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Gate Gill Waterfall – Blease Gill Waterfalls loop from Scales

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Gate Gill Waterfall – Blease Gill Waterfalls loop from Scales

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Gate Gill Waterfall – Blease Gill Waterfalls loop from Scales

02:19

8.18km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 917 m for 21 m

Waypoints

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917 m

Scaley Beck Rock Step

Highlight • Climb

A sudden rock step presents itself on the western side of Scaley Beck. Although only short, it presents a tasty little challenge to unsuspecting walkers and a little extra excitement …

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1.57 km

Doddick Gill Stream

Highlight • Trail

This is a wonderfully quiet spot on a little used route to the summit, take full advantage of the lack of traffic to take in the views over to Derwent, and the Cat Bells range.

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2.34 km

Gate Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The best known of the deep channels on the South face of Blencathra, that was once a hub for mining activity.

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3.23 km

Blease Gill Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

On the way down from the summit take the time to take the less travelled route to this stream, plenty steppi g stones to get over, but its nice to …

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3.71 km

Threlkeld Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Car parking for approx 10 cars.
Honesty box for donations.
No toilets although there are some in Threlkeld.

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3.82 km

Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum

Highlight • Settlement

A small, pretty village a few miles east of Keswick, Threlkeld has a rich history dating back over 800 years. It is thought that a settlement may have existed since …

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4.22 km

The Horse and Farrier Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Nestled beneath the towering ridges of Blencathra, The Horse and Farrier Inn is a great place for post hike refreshment. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the bar …

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4.35 km

St Mary's Church, Threlkeld

Highlight • Religious Site

A pretty church, nice village

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8.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

675 m

334 m

307 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

577 m

375 m

307 m

246 m

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Gate Gill Waterfall – Blease Gill Waterfalls loop from Scales

Scaley Beck Rock Step

Doddick Gill Stream

Gate Gill Waterfall

Blease Gill Waterfalls

Threlkeld Car Park

Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum

The Horse and Farrier Inn

St Mary's Church, Threlkeld

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