Blencathra Hike
The Pennine Way is often referred to as the best inland trail in England, but in this humble adventurer’s opinion, the Cumbria Way beats it. The Lake District is about as majestic a place as anywhere else in the world, and this trail takes you through the very heart of it. Nine days hike time might appear excessive in relation to the distance, but that’s because this one deserves to be taken slow.
The scenery is spellbinding, particularly the views of Coniston Fells. If you feel like breaking away from the trail to take on a challenge within a challenge, head four miles east to Threlkeld once you reach Keswick and walk up Blencathra via sharp edge. It’s a grade one scramble to the top, and is not one for the fainthearted, but the view from the top is absolute perfection.
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