B is for BLENCATHRA

The mountain with everything: looks, personality and an approach to satisfy every ambition.

‘Blencathra is one of the grandest objects in Lakeland. And one of the best known… This is a mountain that compels attention, even from those dull people whose eyes are not habitually lifted to the hills.’ ALFRED WAINWRIGHT, THE NORTHERN FELLS

WORDS & PHOTOS: TOM BAILEY
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IONCE SPENT A pleasant summer’s evening on top of Blencathra. Also known as Saddleback, it is the shining star of the Lake District’s northern fells. Sat with my tent pitched, drinking in the atmosphere, I was astounded by the volume of devotees this...

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