BLENCATHRA - The Saddleback

BLENCATHRA - The Saddleback

By Take A Hike UK

Join us to summit the iconic 'saddleback' peak of Blencathra via multiple Wainwrights

Date and time

Location

Beckside Car Park, Glenridding, Penrith CA11 0PA

The Mill Inn Mungrisdale CA11 0XR United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 7 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

About this event

Travel & Outdoor • Hiking

PLEASE NOTE - Eventbrite will not allow me to change the location stated above. Please use: The Mill Inn, Mungrisdale, Penrith CA11 0XR

Join us in Mungrisdale to summit the iconic peak of Blencathra.

Meeting at the Mill Inn, Mungrisdale, we set off west along a route of FOUR Wainwrights:

Wainwrights:
1. Bowscale Fell
2. Bannerdale Crags
3. Blencathra
4. Souther Fell

Although there is no technical terrain, this is a challenging hike in a remote mountainous environment. A good level of fitness is required. Groups are encouraged to stick together and there are no medals for finishing first.

Where: The Mill Inn, Mungrisdale, Penrith CA11 0XR
Parking: Parking around the village
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Elevation: 2,675ft (815m)
Duration: 6hrs (approx)

Your guides will be at the official start point for your arrival from 09:00. We aim to all meet at 9:15am for a prompt 9:30am departure.

ESSENTIALS
You MUST have the following in order to take part:

A good pair of walking boots or trail shoes.
(Trainers are not suitable for mountain hiking.)

A waterproof jacket and a warm layer.
(Even when the weather seems good, the mountains can change quickly.)

Drinks to last the day, lunch and snacks.

Filled in our PARQ Form and have it acknowledged by one of our team.
(This is sent separately. Please ask if you are unsure)

All our events are over 18s only.
No dogs allowed (Sorry. We have them too).

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Take A Hike UK

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Mar 28 · 09:00 GMT