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Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Northern Fells

Skiddaw and Blencathra via Lonscale Fell

Four Northern Fell Wainwrights in one continuous round, including the roof of the region on Skiddaw and the dramatic edges of Blencathra.

Distance

23.2 km

Ascent

1,412 m

Descent

1,412 m

Max elevation

930 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

3h 45m – 5h 5m

Grade

Very Hard

Navigation

map_skills

Parking

CA12 4PH

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn

About this route

A big 23.2 km Northern Fells horseshoe taking in four Wainwrights: Lonscale Fell, Skiddaw Little Man, Skiddaw (931 m) and Blencathra. 1,412 m of climbing on serious high ground.

Hazards & notes

Long exposed ridges with no shelter and serious navigation around Skiddaw House in cloud. Some descents off Blencathra are steep, rocky and exposed, and the whole round is committing in poor weather, with map and compass skills essential.

Emergency

Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.

Full route, GPX download & live conditions:

https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/northern-fells/skiddaw-blencathra-via-lonscale-fell

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