Blencathra (or Saddleback if you prefer).

Level 2, some walking experience needed

7.5km, 650m height gain. mix of grassy and rocky paths.

Standing confidently above the A66 , its hard to miss this wonderful mountain as you cross the northern Lake District. Have you looked up and thought, gosh I’d love to be up there?

After the initial steep start, which soon eases we will gently approach the sparkling scales tarn, maybe watching a few heading out across Sharp Edge (we will give that a miss today!), maybe spotting a brave swimmer (also skipping this option!) we will chose another option and head for the top with its unusual summit marker for fine views to neighbouring giant Skiddaw and south across the Lakes - how many other mountains will we be able to identify? Our circuit will be completed starting with the zigzag path that becomes a gentler decent.

£39pp