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TP7306 - Saddleback
 
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Condition :
Slightly damaged Slightly damaged
OSGB36 Station :
NY45/T62
Current use :
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP7306
County :
Cumbria
Nearest town :
KESWICK

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
SaddlebackNY45/T62NY45T062332345.06527707.98867.4603BURIED BLK01/06/1953201/06/1953N0HT TO BOLT IN BLOCK

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There are 100 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 239th with 7 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 7.37/10 (from 191 logged visits)
Was First logged: 31st Dec 1969
Was Last logged: 9th Sep 2023

Of the 191 logged visits,
29 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 43992m
The average error was 1531m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Concrete Ring.


©Foxy
Concrete Ring
By Steve Pennock

©Foxy
Me with the trig
©Steve Pennock

©Foxy

©Foxy

By Topofthemoor

©lauralj84
See 92 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Slightly damaged 9th Sep 2023  14:04  by kckayaker

Gridref: NY 32344 27710   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Damaged 17th Jul 2023  12:00  by GMann73

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Not a typical trig, so isn't identified on the map, so was a nice little find, but the ring is quite damaged with 1/5th of it missing. Still, presents an ace view.


Slightly damaged 30th Apr 2023  12:10  by Foxy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Spent the Bank Holiday weekend hiking in the Keswick area with Dearne Valley Walking Group. For this hike we started from Scales to ascend Saddleback. We descended via Blease Fell, eventually joining the disused railway back to Keswick. Weather changeable. Grey & wet at the top with low visibility. Better views on the way up and back down once we had got below the cloud cover. No change to the trig since my last visit.

Me & the trig ©Foxy
Members of DVWG & me at the trig site©Foxy


Damaged 30th Apr 2023  12:10  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Visited on a walk up Blencathra with Dearne Valley Walking Group. It was damp, misty day so no views to take in. The trig ring is damaged in a couple of places.

Concrete Ring
Me with the trig ©Steve Pennock


Slightly damaged 19th Feb 2023  00:00  by Axe Edge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

This is a replacement concrete ring, the original was pinched a few years back and replaced by ?? Very claggy and gusty on the tops, up and down several ridges today and 5 Birketts. The armchair sleuths are gifted "Saddleback", they appear to be doing a better job than Lancashire Police and post entertaining theories/comments/scenarios. Is this the future of UK policing?


Damaged 4th Feb 2023  13:12  by HardenC

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Ring is broken and battered


Not Logged 14th Nov 2022  11:42  by andypad

Gridref: NY 32345 27703   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©andypad


Good condition 14th Sep 2022  13:04  by Foxy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Starting and finishing at The Horse Farrier in Threlkeld I ascended via Halls Fell Ridge and descended via Blease Fell. Fantastic views on the way up and down. Keswick, Derwent Water & Thirlmere were all clearly visible. Unfortunately, the cloud cover was just about level with the top so no views there today. If ever a fell deserved a pillar it was this one so the score iss mainly for the views along the hike.

The trigpoint ©Foxy
Sheep in low cloud on top of Blencathra ©Foxy
View of Keswick & Derwent Water from part way up Halls Fell Ridge ©Foxy


Good condition 27th Aug 2022  11:00  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Blencartha. Steep walk up to Sharp Edge, Blencartha and down Hall's Fell. Approaching the cairn from Hall's Fell I tripped, skidded on the path. Distal Fibula Fracture - Spiral fracture - left ankle. Out of action for a while.

Saddleback - Blencartha
Saddleback - Blencartha


Good condition 9th Jun 2022  21:44  by AndyR22

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Slightly damaged 1st Jun 2022  20:00  by TrevSym

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Bagged while out for an evening run. The views and terrain are outstanding especially so in the evening light on a clear sunny day. There is slight damage to the concrete ring but generally in good condition.

OS concrete ring ©TrevSym
The view ©TrevSym


Not Logged 28th Apr 2022  16:32  by emmamycock

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Damaged 15th Mar 2022  11:30  by Nottspanther

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10


Couldn't find it 15th Mar 2022  11:05  by thekirkiepirate

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 7/10

Circuit of Souther Fell, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags & Bowscale Fell from Mungrisdale village.


Not Logged 13th Mar 2022  11:05  by Dan Baddeley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10


Slightly damaged 29th Sep 2021  17:29  by fitzydan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A windy and at times wet walk up from Mungrisdale but grand views today

The Trig point


Not Logged 26th Sep 2021  15:18  by meltdiceburg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

A revisit but first time logging. With AvidSockWearer for his OTO event. In cloud.

Ring ©meltdiceburg
Dottie ©meltdiceburg


Slightly damaged 2nd Sep 2021  12:00  by LemonTree

Gridref: NY 32345 27708   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10


Slightly damaged 3rd Aug 2021  11:20  by je449

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great approach directly via Halls Fell Ridge. Concrete ring damaged.


Slightly damaged 28th Jun 2021  15:24  by lboutside

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Concrete ring damaged but the view was amazing


Good condition 15th Jun 2021  12:22  by tigger4242

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Fantastic views on a clear day

©tigger4242


Good condition 1st Sep 2020  14:16  by lauralj84

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©lauralj84


Slightly damaged 16th Aug 2020  13:51  by The Trudges

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Slightly damaged but great to see after tricky scramble over sharp edge in the fog

©The Trudges
©The Trudges


Slightly damaged 19th Jul 2020  13:31  by greenbell

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A strangely easy walk in the main - good to have some other people up here to marvel at those very dark Skiddaw clouds and feel the buzz of excitement with. Wander over to the monument and a view of the tarn. Not bad going seen as I've bashed my back in. Glorious to at last do the hill and in full beautiful visibility. From Ayrshire to smudges of the coast line out to Merseyside, Kielder and beyond a haze of higher stuff but still for me the twin highlights of Cross and the Dun Fells and Helvellyn.





Not Logged 15th Jul 2020  15:00  by Debbie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 1st Jul 2020  19:46  by Snoot

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

First time up Blencathra and there was no view due to the cloud. Some damage to the new marker ring


Not Logged 11th Feb 2020  13:18  by mattykeen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

Mega Windy!


Not Logged 11th Feb 2020  13:18  by mattykeen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10


Not Logged 11th Feb 2020  13:18  by mattykeen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 31st Dec 2019  11:44  by painterman61

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Revisit this time up Doddick fell ridge, great to see the ring reinstated after going missing what a smart job they have done.Touched the exposed bolt many out today in the sun,walked off over scales fell another two Birketts done. last mountain at the end of the decade today.

first view ©painterman61
close up ©painterman61
Bernie the bolt ©painterman61
Touching the void ©painterman61


Good condition 31st Oct 2019  11:45  by Espressoman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Via Sharp Edge.


Good condition 7th Jul 2019  12:08  by pickle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Not Logged 26th Jun 2019  17:50  by Geordie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 10th May 2019  09:30  by joebee98

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

New ring in good nick, goodmorning views

Ring
View West


Good condition 4th May 2019  20:10  by TonyOD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

...and then a second time via Hall's Fell Ridge, just in time for the sunset. Fantastic evening, two classic scrambles.

Second visit to Blencathra summit in one evening.


Good condition 4th May 2019  17:39  by TonyOD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

NOBODY calls this mountain Saddleback, surely? It's Blencathra. Anyway... I don't normally bother with anything but pillars, but given that this is a superb summit on a superb mountain, and the the little ring thing is brand new and a little different, I had to log it. In fact, I'm going to log it twice, because I climbed it twice in one evening, first via Sharp Edge...


Good condition 6th Apr 2019  08:00  by Ian Robinson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 31st Mar 2019  11:05  by VinceTP

Gridref: NY 32349 27711   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

New summit ring replacement day :-)

New summit stone 31st March 2019


Good condition 31st Mar 2019  09:53  by srichy20

Gridref: NY 32347 27707   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Bagged on the occasion of the relaying of the replacement trig ring.


The "reveal"


Damaged 28th Feb 2019  14:26  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10


Damaged 29th Oct 2018  11:49  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NY 32346 27716   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

It is a great shame that this trigpoint has been damaged so badly. The centre bolt is still in situ but the rest is completely missing.

missing ring but bolt in place ©We TRye hard


Not Logged 2nd Sep 2018  14:33  by sine

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Unfortunately the clearing out of the centre of the ring as described below probably made the theft of the ring in recent weeks significantly easier. Prior to this, it was well embedded and it wouldn't have easily been possible to put something under it to prize it up. After the clearing out, the underside of the ring is clearly visible in several of the pictures.


Not Logged 27th Aug 2018  19:29  by cumbriadesigns

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

I can confirm that the circular trig point on the summit of Blencathra has been removed, presumably stolen or vandalised. Ron Taylor, visited summit on 27th Aug 2018.


Possibly missing 27th Aug 2018  12:33  by skifans

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Possibly missing  Score: 5/10

It is being reported on local social media groups that the ring is now missing :( I have not been up to confirm/check this. Edit: Report at https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2018/08/29/mystery-surrounds-disappearance-of-blencathra-triangulation-circle contains quote from OS confirming that they did not remove the ring.


Good condition 11th Jul 2018  13:06  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 32346 27711   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First visited here 2006 but have no recollection of the trig, so finally 12 years later I'm back. The ring is exposed but was full of very compacted small rocks and dust, looks like the bolt hasn't seen the light of day for years. Took about 30mins to clear it using a stone as a pick. 2" domed bolt (as measured) found at the centre, not the usual 3" conical bolt found in other similar trigs.

As Found TP7306©jonglew
After clearing out the ring TP7306©jonglew
The Ring and Bolt TP7306©jonglew
The Bolt TP7306©jonglew


Destroyed 1st Sep 2017  12:40  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 8/10

Much prefer the name Blencathra.


Good condition 17th Jul 2017  15:00  by Moacky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Came up Scales Fell, which gives a bit of perspective on previous routes up this glorious hill. Returned via Mungrisdale Common and Bannerdale Crags.


Good condition 16th Jul 2017  08:10  by The PITZ

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Found while geocaching. Giving 10/10 for an awesome walk via Blease Fell, easy peasy but still awesome.


Not Logged 30th Apr 2017  14:10  by HiyaHillers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Blencathra


Good condition 24th Jan 2017  13:01  by Amanda460&baba

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Converted 2nd Oct 2016  00:00  by Anthony

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Converted  Score: 5/10


Good condition 6th Sep 2016  15:30  by bwm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fog


Not Logged 29th May 2016  17:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

A welcome return to an old favourite in totally benign conditions. Climbed up from The White Horse via Sharp Edge in late afternoon sunshine with no wind and terrific views.It doesn't get much better than this. Returned by ridge route over Bannerdale Crags and Mousthwaite Col. I wish OS would use the Blencathra name instead


Good condition 17th Apr 2016  10:26  by Chris Mac

Gridref: NY 32346 27708   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A great hill with superb views. Concrete trig ring in good condition.


Good condition 16th Apr 2016  12:30  by yorkshirenige

Gridref: NY 32345 27708   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged whilst on a walk with Ryedale Walking Group and it also counts as my first Wainwright. Summit fairly crowded and snow showers on the way down.


Good condition 24th Jan 2016  11:58  by The RockKnocker

Gridref: NY 32345 27708   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Well here i am again this time with my friends "Kev" & "Heather" we climbed to the top via "Hallsfell Ridge" & back down via "Scales Fell". Short video of are walk at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1u2EyARDB4


Good condition 18th Oct 2015  11:40  by redDragon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd (or 3rd visit) Climbed Blencathra via the Hallsfell ridge, then dropped down to Scales tarn and reascended to the summit via Sharp edge. Top covered in fog on an otherwise good day.


Good condition 22nd Sep 2015  12:50  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Latest of 5 visits, first being 14.4.81. This time walked up from Troutbeck Campsite via Mousethwaite Col and Sharp Edge. On 31st Dec. 1988, I last footed Blencathra, returning to the Blencathra Centre at 23:55!


Good condition 28th Aug 2015  12:52  by The RockKnocker

Gridref: NY 32345 27708   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed Via "Sharp Edge" & back down via "Halls Fell Ridge". I also made a short YouTube video of my walk ! see link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLS7PhhmVn4

Found It !


Good condition 30th Jul 2015  08:10  by g4wsb

Gridref: NY 32348 27707   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Fog bound up here early morning SOTA G/LD008.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 26th Jul 2015  10:14  by agentmancuso

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great morning going up via Hallsfell in a stiff breeze, but stuck to the rock the whole way anyway. Had actually forgotten this would be here till arrived at summit. Later it rained, for many hours, but the old tent held out.


Good condition 5th Jul 2015  13:05  by skifans

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

found as part of a round trip from Troutbeck, climbed up Hells feel and returned to the east along the river glenderamackin. Great views and nice scrambling required during the climb.

the market marker©skifans


Good condition 20th May 2015  12:24  by PhilRichards

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 18th Apr 2015  00:00  by Ewainman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Ewainman


Not Logged 2nd Apr 2015  22:37  by Houlie

Gridref: NY 32345 27707   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Concrete ring - GPS 868m Nice, bright, cold, sunny day with patchy snow on show

Blencathra Trig - location & view
Blencathra Trig Point - Detail


Slightly damaged 13th Mar 2015  08:58  by jrcking

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

I ran up Halls Fell ridge then belted it down Doddick Fell!


Good condition 5th Mar 2015  18:50  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Spotted at top, so I might as well log it. Out and back walk from Keswick. Didn't feel bad on the way up, but frighteningly windy on the summit.


Not Logged 22nd Nov 2014  11:12  by Crazygirafe

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 4th Aug 2014  12:30  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A gentle climb up via Scales Fell and good views from the summit.

Saddleback (Blencathra) ©The Moor We Hunt...


Good condition 26th Jul 2014  16:00  by Sprog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 12th Jul 2014  14:10  by sheepsocks

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up via Sharp Edge. Lots of walkers. This is my final concrete ring, only Painterman61 has already visited them all. Hopefully no-one will dig up any more (as on Cross Fell a couple of years ago).


Good condition 19th Jun 2014  12:36  by pickle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great lakeland views today. Ascent view Sharp Edge. Lovely walk / scramble.


Good condition 17th May 2014  13:14  by Fester

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Day trip down to Sharp Edge.


Not Logged 16th May 2014  14:20  by bigtykedog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Slightly damaged 5th May 2014  17:06  by GIRTy

Gridref: NY 32347 27705   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

I put condition as slightly damaged - this refers to weathering only.

Summit ring, Looking back down Scale Fell ridge.
Summit ring.


Good condition 29th Apr 2014  13:00  by andrew knox

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Slightly damaged 13th Apr 2014  12:35  by VinceTP

Gridref: NY 32340 27705   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th Apr 2014  13:28  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Blease Fell from Blencathra Field Centre the old Sanatorium.

Summit Ring
Close up


Not Logged 8th Mar 2014  09:21  by PeterKirkwood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 22nd Feb 2014  16:52  by MickSan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Concrete Ring


Not Logged 7th Oct 2013  18:43  by colpeakbagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 28th Sep 2013  12:00  by The Patrician

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Found on a walk up Sharp Edge, along the ridge and then back down to a welcome pint at the Salutation in Threlkeld.

The ring
Pip and me on Sharp Edge


Not Logged 10th Jul 2013  10:40  by MiL.Rover

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

On a walk from Bowscale, upto the Tarn, Bowscale Fell, Bannerdale Crags, Blencathra, Scales Fell, Souther Fell and then back along the road to Bowscale from Mungrisedale.

Blencathra Summit Concrete ring on the summit of Blencathra (or Saddleback as it's also known).©MiL.Rover


Good condition 8th Jul 2013  13:30  by Brookvale0

Gridref: NY 32300 27700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Popped up over the crest having ascended via Hall's Fell Ridge and the sumit was there 5 paces away.


Good condition 1st Jun 2013  14:38  by amblerbob

Gridref: NY 32346 27705   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisit on walk from Mungrisdale to Bassenthwaite on a lovely sunny day with excellent views.


Good condition 26th May 2013  12:45  by Hartryggers

Gridref: NY 32345 27710   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Mungrisdale village > Souther Fell > Mousthwaite Comb > Scales Fell > Doddick Fell > SADDLEBACK also known as HALLSFELL TOP and BLENCATHRA summit cairn and an OS ring > Atkinson Pike > Mungrisdale Common > Bannerdale Crags > The Tongue > Bowscale Fell > Tarn Crags > Mungrisdale village. Previous visits:- 01/06/2009, 24/05/1997


Good condition 3rd Jan 2013  11:53  by Teasel

Gridref: NY 32342 27705   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Climbed up a rather greasy sharp edge onto a windy summit. Wasn't expecting there to be a trig up here, so it came as a pleasant surprise. Got back down just as the rain came in.

Digging for treasure ©Teasel
The trig
On the way down ©Teasel


Good condition 15th Sep 2012  15:30  by fell-finder

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Wanted to bag this one for such a long time, so was an amazing moment to finally come to the amazing Blencathra - and did it via the famous Sharp Edge and Foule Crag route. Just amazing, my first Wainwright and a welcome break from the boggy Pennines. Went onto bag Skiddaw the next morning after wild camping on the flanks of Lonscale Fell.

Trig Ring on Blencathra


Good condition 25th Aug 2012  10:52  by Lonewalker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First visit to Blencathra and instantly loved the place, summit is quite small and ring is easy to spot, no views today though


Good condition 11th Aug 2012  15:01  by painterman61

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Very quick ascent this time straight up hallsfell ridge,parked on the dead end road near the catering companies yard. Decent exposed scrambling if you keep to the crest.Ring has been hidden partially by the beginnings of a cairn so may disappear! clear day so stunning all round views walked onto Gategill fell top a Nuttall 2000er i had missed before then back down ridge to the horse and farrier for a pint.Great mountain this reckoned to be wainwrights secret favorite he wrote more in his guides about this one than any other.

Cairn on ring ©painterman61
lunch stop ©painterman61
Scrambler babe admires the view ©painterman61
View from Gategill fell top ©painterman61


Good condition 8th Aug 2012  18:39  by GM7something

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Fantastic view on a sunny day, accessed hill from Threlkeld via Blease Fell away from the busier Scales/Sharp Edge access.


Good condition 4th Aug 2012  15:01  by stignest

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Blencathra as it ought to be known.. may just be the finest hill in the whole of England. on a big AW day myself and Squeak walked in from Bowscale farm.. up to tarn and summit then over to Ban Crags and Mung common.. up til now the weather was lovely.. on the ascent of Blencathra it went dark.. at the summit there was Thunder and rain so heavy I thought I would drown. cleared stones off concrete ring and then got the hell off there.. decent to Scales and Souther fell for drop to Mung village. It don't get much more memorable a day than that


Good condition 16th May 2012  13:15  by shropshire lasses

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

found while walking a circuit from Blencathra centre


Good condition 23rd Apr 2012  12:00  by BasilDowl

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First ascent of Blencathra via Sharp Edge.


Slightly damaged 20th Nov 2011  00:00  by G6WTM

Gridref: NY 32345 27710   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

16th Harrogate Scouts Mountaineering Weekend. Walked in a group to climb Bowscale Fell, Bannerdale Crags and Blencathra.


Good condition 22nd Aug 2011  10:30  by M0NJW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very unusual. Walked up from the Blencathra centre car park.


Not Logged 17th Aug 2011  00:00  by Curlew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 9th Jul 2011  13:17  by SebastienCale

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Circular route up Sharp Edge on a lovely blustery day. Never seen one quite like it.

©SebastienCale


Good condition 9th Jul 2011  13:17  by Castle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 21st Jun 2011  14:00  by Griggsy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Scales via Sharp Edge

©Griggsy


Good condition 20th May 2011  15:41  by Bridgeman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Afternoon walk after a wet morning from Mungrisdale via Souther Fell and retunring via Bannerdale Crags, Bowscale Fell and Tarn. Very windy.

Saddleback O.S. Ring ©Bridgeman


Good condition 3rd Apr 2011  13:10  by Bri

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 25th Feb 2011  15:15  by sven

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from A66. Ascent from Scales farm via good path and into strange Glenderamackin valley - v-shaped - in this region of U shapes. Then to Scales corrie Tarn and up Sharp Edge. Thank goodness I photographed it as I've never seen one of these before. Thanks to Mickandshane for their explanation. There was no one around on the way up, on the summit and only a fell runner on the descent.


Good condition 21st Dec 2010  13:00  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Better weather than last visit. Explored the top. Cracking views to Cross Fell and coast. Outstanding day. Crampons up Doddick Fell and used them for the rest of the day.


Slightly damaged 11th Dec 2010  12:00  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10


Good condition 26th Nov 2010  15:24  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice, clearbut very cold day. Ascended by Doddick Fell. Great views.


Good condition 17th Sep 2010  12:30  by Whats the Point

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the layby on the A66 opposite the Scales pub and walked up to the tarn then over Sharp Edge – returned via Blencathera and Hall’s Fell. A fantastic days walking in ideal conditions. Would have been a far more difficult walk with high winds or wet rock. Thanks to Geoff and Bob for the organisation and transport – did Gordale Scar and Mallam Cove the next day but no trigpoints on the route.

Blencathra


Good condition 23rd Aug 2010  12:10  by theposhbloke

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 28th Jul 2010  14:22  by coast to coasters

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A lovely walk up,but it started to rain at the tarn,done while geocaching GCVE67

©coast to coasters


Good condition 23rd Jul 2010  13:40  by countrymatters

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Came up from the White Horse via Sharp Edge; lots of folk about today.


Good condition 16th May 2010  21:56  by Boneychest

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ordnance Survey classify this as a 'Buried block' (http://benchmarks.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=111:12:1582765115354811961::NO::P12_TRIG_STATION_ID:4772) Very windy todaywith cloud base just above summit. Great views though.

The ring


Destroyed 18th Apr 2010  12:10  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 8/10

For this ascent I climbed from Threlkeld directly up Blease Fell where it overlooks Blease Gill. This was a mistake! It was akin to climbing the side of a house, and equally unremitting. I am certain that I shall NOT be coming up this way again.


Good condition 14th Apr 2010  12:12  by painterman61

Gridref: NY 32300 71700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Sunny spring day came up sharp edge,rock dry good climbing conditions.concrete ring trig can see for miles here.

ring at the top ©painterman61
Bad step ©painterman61
White cross ©painterman61


Good condition 12th Oct 2009  13:08  by amblerbob

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Threlkeld via Scales Tarn on a lovely warm day with excellent all round views.


Good condition 27th Aug 2009  11:00  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Bagged as part of a 7 mile circular around Blencathra, didn't know this was even up here, its such a good mountain it should have a pillar.


Good condition 26th Jul 2009  13:00  by seanmac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great Views

You gotta climb this ridge


Good condition 12th Jul 2009  13:00  by iang

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Couldn't find it 16th May 2009  10:46  by lolster

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Magic climb up Sharp Edge. Disappointing pile of stones on top. Think it deserves a pillar of sorts


Good condition 2nd May 2009  14:25  by matthew

Gridref: NY 32346 27711   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Destroyed 16th Apr 2009  11:46  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 7/10

The promised ascent via Gategill Fell and a great way up - but then so are most of the ridge ascents except perhaps for Blease Fell and Scales Fell. Descended via Doddick Fell - a superb route. Definitely must climb it again by this route. But the trig point pillar is STILL MISSING! I am told this time by the website administration that my entry of 'None' for the flush bracket number is at odds with their information. Is it not strange however that not ONE SINGLE entry for this trig popint has quoted a number? They all say 'Not logged' - well of course it is not logged because, just as the pillar it does not exist!


Destroyed 6th Apr 2009  10:00  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 7/10

Ascended via Doddick Fell for the first time. Now have only to ascend via Gategill Fell and I will have used all ridge routes to reach the summit. I am told by the website administration that my 'condition of pillar' is at odds with everyone else's but THERE IS NO PILLAR! OK there is a circular stone 'trig point' on the ground but a pillar there definitely ain't!


Good condition 5th Apr 2009  00:00  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 8th Jan 2009  13:00  by mntainman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 27th Dec 2008  12:05  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Glorious day, clear blue sky, great views. Ascended via Halls Fell ridge from Scales and returned via Bannerdale Crags.


Good condition 1st Oct 2008  13:00  by south westerlies

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©south westerlies


Good condition 20th Jun 2008  16:55  by Downfaller

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

2nd Wainwright top on the day - Walked across from descent off northern flank of Skiddaw. Headed South down PROW passing Skiddaw House, heading up South side of Roughten Gill and trudged up the North side of Saddleback - Not the best approach for such a fine Fell. Brilliant views from the summit on such a good day for visibility. Previously done the summit via the ridge routes so did not feel cheated on this occasion.


Good condition 18th May 2008  10:25  by Morecambe Monkey

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

An invigorating scramble up Halls fell ridge,trig(concrete ring) at top of ridge. Very cold day with excellent views.

The view down Halls Fell from the summit & trig on Blencathra.©Morecambe Monkey
Concrete ring plus my feet. From revisit 30/7/12.


Good condition 19th Apr 2008  13:14  by CJO

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Up sharp edge, a bit dodgy in the melting snow conditions. A few fell runners spotted on summit ,off track from London marathon

concrete ring ©CJO


Good condition 1st Dec 2007  12:00  by Father Ted

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

When my friend said he had an easy walk planned for today given the poor weather forcast I was not expecting Halls Fell Ridge. Its a bit steep and slippery in wet conditions. Glad to reach the top in one piece. Went down a more gentle route. Glad to find the unusual trig with no problems.


Good condition 6th Oct 2007  11:00  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ascended via Sharps Edge. Which is not as hard as people make out. Cracking views. Blue sky but quite busy on top.

Me on Sharp Edge


Not Logged 2nd Oct 2007  12:00  by peebs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs


Not Logged 22nd Sep 2007  00:00  by wicker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Came here when placing a cache at Scales Tarn


Slightly damaged 28th Jul 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Concrete ring c. 0.6m diameter, a bit tatty, at summit, Hallsfell Top. 3rd summit of Sir Ran Fiennes' Bob Graham Round attempt - see also Skiddaw. Wonderful early morning descent of Hallsfell Ridge - great mountain.


Good condition 18th Jul 2007  10:22  by RickC

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

funny trig is this, alhough great mountain, gd drops and views, dint ave to go far as i stayed at the bungalows in threlkeld which is right at the foot of it, but i drove to scales and went up via scales fell

the trig ©RickC


Good condition 14th Jul 2007  15:18  by senrabyar

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 1st Jul 2007  15:25  by Alfred the great

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 14th Jun 2007  22:00  by Particle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Couldn't see a thing in the mist


Good condition 14th Jun 2007  21:00  by Particle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very misty, no views, Halls Fell ridge tricky.


Not Logged 23rd May 2007  11:45  by Proper Cheddar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Forgot to log this. Weather was awful, no view.


Good condition 21st May 2007  11:10  by Tikal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Made our way to the summit via Sharp Edge. Great views. Also bagged a nearby Geocache.


Good condition 9th May 2007  12:00  by Guanajuato

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Beautiful day to bag a peak


Destroyed 21st Apr 2007  12:40  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Destroyed  Score: 9/10

The usual fabulous view all round from this location. Very busy with a constant stream of visitors, 90% of whom seemed to be ascending from Scales.


Not Logged 21st Apr 2007  00:00  by Ronaldo333

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Doddick Fell > Blencathra-Hallsfell Top > Scales Fell from GR: NY 34023 26772


Good condition 5th Apr 2007  11:40  by pineapple

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 14th Mar 2007  10:48  by theblack

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Came up via Hall Fell Ridge, suprised to find this at the top. Glad it already been added here. Great views after a stunning climb.

Trig ©theblack


Good condition 5th Nov 2006  13:00  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Decided to leave Sharps Edge for another day due to wet rocks and thick mist. No views on top.


Good condition 25th Oct 2006  10:39  by stan toon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Forgot how many times I've been up this mountain.

Blencathra ©stan toon


Good condition 2nd Sep 2006  00:00  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

RW, GLT & Corrie Dog. From Scales via Sharp Edge


Slightly damaged 27th Aug 2006  12:50  by Loz&Bib

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Left the score as 7, I blame the weather as we could not see a thing. Typical August bank holiday


Good condition 23rd Jun 2006  07:30  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 32300 27800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great days walking went up via sharp edge,cloudy and wet but cleared a bit on top

Trig and insert
view towards penrith ©chrisbombington
Teddybomber on top©chrisbombington
Sharp edge Looking back at my route up, I crawled over some of sharp edge©chrisbombington


Good condition 22nd Oct 2005  14:53  by littlejim

Gridref: NY 32346 27709   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Found the grid refernce was somewhat out! In cloud, so no view, but I know how good it is from previous visits!

Sam (the dog) thought the trig statiosn was a great water bowl!


Good condition 3rd Aug 2005  19:52  by stonestreaker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

came up after finishing my 20 year odessey of doing all the wainwright peaks in the lakes-on mungrisedale common of all places! what a finale! been up saddleback plenty times but only logged it now with a photo


Good condition 3rd Jul 2005  13:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A good excuse to go up Blencathra on a glorious sunny day to check out this 'Ordnance Survey Trigonometrical Station' (not 'Triangulation' as on pillars). These concrete rings were used to identify secondary stations, there'll be a concrete block with a bolt underneath the marker, and comprise a concrete ring with a phosphor-bronze ring running through it which can be located with a metal detector. Apparently they were usually buried but the erosion of many feet has exposed this one. The only other example I've seen on TrigpointingUK is Branstree near Appleby in Westmorland. We parked at the Blencathra Centre car park and saw a red squirrel as we were putting our boots on. Fantastic views and a great walk.


Good condition 15th May 2005  12:40  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

No pillar but a brass ring. Cracking view, did this on my 24th birthday.


Good condition 1st Apr 2005  12:40  by Wayne Mac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Came up via Halsfell ridge. superb day


Good condition 14th Nov 2004  14:00  by soloist

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

What a suprise, It looked like a manhole! The weather was nasty, and we ended up going down Gate Gill (big mistake)

Under my feet second from the right


Good condition 13th Sep 2004  13:30  by Postie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Superb views today. Unusual trig, seems in good condition.

Unusual trig. ©Postie


Not Logged 20th Jun 2004  12:00  by Sandman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 24th May 2004  11:30  by Keefley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 19th Feb 2004  20:00  by kingofgeography

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Not Logged 19th Feb 2004  19:48  by kingofgeography

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 22nd Aug 2003  14:00  by dpeberdy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great walk on a lovely day. Up from Scales Farm along Scales Beck and up Sharp Edge. Return down Scales Fell. 868m Me, Lou, Ian, Jo


Good condition 25th Apr 2003  19:24  by Fellwanderer

Gridref: NY 32330 27745   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This is a flat slab, approx 40cm square, at ground level with a low raised circle, OS lettering and a central stud with centrepunch mark


Good condition 14th Mar 2003  13:05  by swampysean

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 23rd Nov 2002  11:57  by jedmac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The Concrete ring


Good condition 18th Nov 2002  00:00  by Bramley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Couldn't find it 17th Sep 2002  10:50  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 8/10

done en route to skiddaw


Not Logged 2nd Sep 2002  18:26  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

evening ascent via sharp edge after days work nice sunset but could have done with a torch at the end


Not Logged 19th Feb 2001  12:00  by barryhunter

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Cant remember much about the top, some sort of structure but if a trig not sure.


Not Logged 17th Jun 2000  12:00  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

I remember this circular disk when I climbed Blencathra during my quest to complete the 214 Wainwrights


Not Logged 31st May 2000  20:58  by earl grey

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

Fantastic scramble to the summit from threkeld and along Halls fell ridge.


Not Logged 3rd Apr 2000  10:44  by splash

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 1st Jan 2000  12:00  by ProSpec

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 18th Aug 1998  15:00  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Cumberland. Climbed from Threlkeld on a hot sunny afternoon.


Good condition 3rd Jun 1997  20:35  by jamesleesaunders

Gridref: NY 32330 27745   FB Number: N/A  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited while on a Queens Scout Expedition

Blencathra Trig Ring ©jamesleesaunders


Good condition 30th May 1997  00:00  by Historian

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 3rd Apr 1996  00:00  by widget

Gridref: NY 32300 27700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The first time up here was in about 1977. This time was after bagging Skiddaw. With no TP I didn't log it but I remember the mist swirling around in the high winds offering tantalising glimpses of the fantastic views to be had. Great place!


Good condition 13th May 1995  13:38  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Old log of one of Lakelands finest


Not Logged 7th Aug 1992  19:47  by Hedgehogg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 1st Aug 1992  14:00  by P.Hogg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 9th Nov 1991  21:28  by dugswell2

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed with Stephen Boff on a lovely day for November.


Not Logged 11th Dec 1989  00:00  by gowrie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 22nd Oct 1988  13:11  by Marramintar

Gridref: NY 32300 27700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

first climbed this mountain back in 88 when I was 5 and have done it many times since, a fantastic mountain, with awesome ridges, great views and one of the best lakeland names, a mountain well deserving of a trig point, altho, if its OS ring is unique? its adds to the mountains special qualities

Surprised I found this in the snow


Not Logged 24th Aug 1988  12:15  by Crazy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

A warm clear day for a family outing, ascended via Doddick Fell and descended by Scales Fell. White cross of stones on grassy summit plateau, small cairn.


Not Logged 1st May 1988  12:29  by andyc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 6th Feb 1988  12:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

One of many visits. Memorable for a snowy ascent of Gategill Fell. My favourite Lakes hill.


Slightly damaged 22nd Mar 1987  00:00  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 1st Jun 1983  15:00  by desperate dan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Slightly damaged 25th Jul 1981  13:40  by vegibagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

didn't know it was there but summitted Blencatra some time on July '81


Good condition 8th Apr 1977  16:36  by arranc

Gridref: NY 32300 27700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

OS ring on summit.


Not Logged 31st Dec 1969  00:00  by claymoreking

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10



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