Blencathra - Scales Fell
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Location:
On the eastern side of the Skiddaw Massif. Close to the A66 and Keswick
Grid Reference: NY 325 278, Northern Fells
Work carried out in: 2003
Site description:
Blencathra is an emblematic mountain of the Northern fells. Highlighted by Wainwright as a classic walk, with options for exhilarating edge scrambles and fine views. Altitude of work site is 650m to 830m.
Geology:
Skiddaw Slates
Ecology:
Tough sedges and grasses, bracken, upland herbs with heather on steeper ground. Bog species in the wetter areas.
Level of use:
Moderate to heavy
Heavy usage on the steep southern and eastern flanks. Moderate use on the northern slopes.
Techniques used to fix the path:
Re-landscaping eroded lines
Zig zag paths
Before and after
Blencathra before Fix the Fells work> Blencathra after Fix the Fells work>
Who did the work?:
Contractors working for the Lake District National Park Authority
Cost
£22,000
Map
Scales Fell Case Study map (opens as PDF)
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