Blencathra, Mountain peak in Lake District, England
Blencathra rises to 868 meters with six separate fell tops, where Hallsfell Top marks the highest point of this Northern Fells mountain range.
The mountain received its name from Cumbric language elements meaning 'summit of the seat' and was previously identified as Saddleback on Ordnance Survey maps.
The Field Studies Centre, established in 1904, serves as an educational hub for environmental science and houses the Mountain Heritage Trust collection.
Multiple ascent routes lead to the summit, including Sharp Edge and Halls Fell Ridge, with varying degrees of technical difficulty for different hiking abilities.
The mountain features a distinctive three-mile curving ridge with smooth northern slopes contrasting against rocky southern faces marked by deep ravines.
Location: Threlkeld
Elevation above the sea: 868 m
GPS coordinates: 54.63273,-3.06979
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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