5.4km
Total Distance
381m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

From the hamlet of Scales below Blencathra a path climbs past Mousthwaite Comb and along the side of the Glenderamackin valley to Scales Tarn, a tarn in a deep hollow under the crags of Blencathra. About 5.5 km out and back with 380 m of climbing. The walk stays below Sharp Edge, a scramble that is not part of this route.

Route Map

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate