Did both Sharp edge and Striding edge for the first time at the age of 60 this summer. Although a little shorter Sharp edge is significantly more exposed and feels more like actual rock climbing with some scary drops on both sides.
I did this when I was pretty new to mountaineering. I hadn't climbed in years. My mountaineering club went. I had no idea what it was gonna be like. I remember a terrifying moment when i panicked and thought I couldn't get myself up. Someone encouraged me, so i relaxed and got myself up. Will never forget that moment. Overall i loved it. My muscles were sore the next day when we did Scar Fell. 😂
Im 14 as of now just done this with my dad it was pretty fun and the views were amazing, we were there at the top when the northern lights happened it was amazing! I hate heights but mountaineering is so fun
I've done this many times in different terrain the only thing I need to do is when its caked in snow, done striding edge in the snow loads of times and it's great fun!!!
Did this a week ago with frost and ice in places. Just a little short for my liking 🤣🤣 I'm from Scotland and I have previously climbed the CMD arête & Aonach Eagach, so I am used to the longer climbs. But the exposure and sense of . . . At times (especially in frost and ice conditions) precariousness is pretty up there. I can see why it's grade 1 and I'd say it deserves that . . . But I can also see why in certain conditions it might just jump a grade and extra care would be particularly necessary. Cracking climb overall. Up via Sharp edge, descended via Halls Fell Ridge.
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.
A bit more technical, and more of an exposed feeling. The final climb up Foul Crag is tougher than the final climb up from Striding Edge too. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though - but I wouldn't fancy Sharp Edge much in the wet.
@@chard211054 haven't done any walks on this scale before so a bit worried about the final climb up to Helvellyn from striding edge. I may attempt sharp edge when I gain a bit more experience. Thanks
Thanks Trail - love your BMC series of the best British ridges. Did Sharp Edge this afternoon. Unfortunately, buried under cloud but, thankfully, not wet. Didn't really appreciate the scale until I saw the above vid - fantastic and cheers:-}}
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Although not as long as Striding Edge on Helvellyn, Sharp Edge is narrower and more technical, with one particular move that has the potential to be difficult. It's a slight step up from the scrambling on Helvellyn in terms of difficulty, and is best avoided when wet or windy.
Hi John. I'm inclined to view the climb up the nose above Foule Crag as part of the ridge, with the scrambling ending at around the 780m contour where it becomes more of a path. Ben
Only been up it once, the day I decided to walk was lovely crisp April morning, the sun was out but grey clouds coming in from the west, by the time I was passing the Tarn a fine rain had started, thought yeah its ok keep going. Started up the ridge got to the bad step and the rain had turned to hail and the wind had picked up, the last climb up was definitely interesting, to say the least. In those conditions the exposure did play a bigger part than I had expected, was a great walk and so glad I did it.
Have done many hundreds of miles in the Lake district but never been tempted over sharp edge I never considered doing a walk where a mistake can be the end of everything. I'd rather carry on to enjoy the Lakes than risk falling just for the sake of saying "I've done that." Fabulous view from the top of Blencathra
That's an entirely valid point of view. Nobody should feel they have to do anything, and as you say, there's plenty of amazing stuff for everybody in our mountains without anyone having to stray too far out of their comfort zone. Stick to what you enjoy!
benjamin Yes the Penrith Keswick bus stops in small village of Threlkeld just below Blencathera, walk from there, great little pub in Threlkeld called the Horse and Farrier.
@@iamuglypeople The bus is the X4 or X5. It follows the A66 to Keswick, turning into Threlkeld before rejoining it. There's another pub there called the Salutation worth a visit. I was there a week or so since. Busses are one an hour sometimes late.
I did it in rain once, would not recommend to anyone to be as stupid as I was. I made it up but now I’m older and wiser I realise how dangerous a decision it was.
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.
Done it, for 44th birthday on 30/8/23. Awesome. Getting to the top was like being reborn. So proud of myself
Did both Sharp edge and Striding edge for the first time at the age of 60 this summer.
Although a little shorter Sharp edge is significantly more exposed and feels more like actual rock climbing with some scary drops on both sides.
I did this when I was pretty new to mountaineering. I hadn't climbed in years. My mountaineering club went. I had no idea what it was gonna be like. I remember a terrifying moment when i panicked and thought I couldn't get myself up. Someone encouraged me, so i relaxed and got myself up. Will never forget that moment. Overall i loved it. My muscles were sore the next day when we did Scar Fell. 😂
Im 14 as of now just done this with my dad it was pretty fun and the views were amazing, we were there at the top when the northern lights happened it was amazing! I hate heights but mountaineering is so fun
Adding this to the bucket list! Gorgeous video!
Need to go here looks amazing great video as always thank you !!!!!
I've done this many times in different terrain the only thing I need to do is when its caked in snow, done striding edge in the snow loads of times and it's great fun!!!
First time I've seen sharp edge. Looks good.
Did this a week ago with frost and ice in places.
Just a little short for my liking 🤣🤣
I'm from Scotland and I have previously climbed the CMD arête & Aonach Eagach, so I am used to the longer climbs.
But the exposure and sense of . . . At times (especially in frost and ice conditions) precariousness is pretty up there.
I can see why it's grade 1 and I'd say it deserves that . . . But I can also see why in certain conditions it might just jump a grade and extra care would be particularly necessary.
Cracking climb overall. Up via Sharp edge, descended via Halls Fell Ridge.
It’s dumb to do it in icy conditions
did this last year, awesome feeling conquering it.
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.
Awesome! Total respect!
Looks great. Is this more technical than striding & swirral edge?
A bit more technical, and more of an exposed feeling. The final climb up Foul Crag is tougher than the final climb up from Striding Edge too. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though - but I wouldn't fancy Sharp Edge much in the wet.
@@chard211054 haven't done any walks on this scale before so a bit worried about the final climb up to Helvellyn from striding edge. I may attempt sharp edge when I gain a bit more experience. Thanks
Thanks Trail - love your BMC series of the best British ridges. Did Sharp Edge this afternoon. Unfortunately, buried under cloud but, thankfully, not wet. Didn't really appreciate the scale until I saw the above vid - fantastic and cheers:-}}
Awesome drone shots!
Another challenge awaiting... Hopefully this weekend! 😀
Llamateurs did u do it
were did you get the violin audio from
Is that final shot looking over towards Skiddaw?
No - it's the view straight down Hall's Fell Ridge and over Threlkeld Common to Clough Head.
Trail magazine oh ok, thanks!
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Is it the same as helvellyn?
Although not as long as Striding Edge on Helvellyn, Sharp Edge is narrower and more technical, with one particular move that has the potential to be difficult. It's a slight step up from the scrambling on Helvellyn in terms of difficulty, and is best avoided when wet or windy.
@@trailmagazine Thanks for the input, Mate.
Definitely one on the to do list :D
I really like this video but Ben's description of the ascent of Foule Crag as 'a steap zig zag pull up' is grossly misleading.
Hi John. I'm inclined to view the climb up the nose above Foule Crag as part of the ridge, with the scrambling ending at around the 780m contour where it becomes more of a path.
Ben
I walked Sharpe edge,last in 1991 I want to go back.
Only been up it once, the day I decided to walk was lovely crisp April morning, the sun was out but grey clouds coming in from the west, by the time I was passing the Tarn a fine rain had started, thought yeah its ok keep going. Started up the ridge got to the bad step and the rain had turned to hail and the wind had picked up, the last climb up was definitely interesting, to say the least. In those conditions the exposure did play a bigger part than I had expected, was a great walk and so glad I did it.
Have done many hundreds of miles in the Lake district but never been tempted over sharp edge I never considered doing a walk where a mistake can be the end of everything. I'd rather carry on to enjoy the Lakes than risk falling just for the sake of saying "I've done that." Fabulous view from the top of Blencathra
That's an entirely valid point of view. Nobody should feel they have to do anything, and as you say, there's plenty of amazing stuff for everybody in our mountains without anyone having to stray too far out of their comfort zone. Stick to what you enjoy!
Did this walk yesterday cloud inversion all day check my videos of the walk out on my page 😊
can i do this walk via public transport?
benjamin Yes the Penrith Keswick bus stops in small village of Threlkeld just below Blencathera, walk from there, great little pub in Threlkeld called the Horse and Farrier.
I don’t think they would manage to get a bus all the way up there.
@@iamuglypeople The bus is the X4 or X5. It follows the A66 to Keswick, turning into Threlkeld before rejoining it. There's another pub there called the Salutation worth a visit. I was there a week or so since. Busses are one an hour sometimes late.
@@elliottsmusicmedia I was making a joke that a bus wouldn’t go up the mountain.
Ive never done it.
I did it in rain once, would not recommend to anyone to be as stupid as I was. I made it up but now I’m older and wiser I realise how dangerous a decision it was.
Terrible to hear of another loss of life today however. Best wishes all.
I fell off this and broke my neck once
@@wu5693 I did a little shit too when I went over
That's awesome!! Not evryone can say they had such an experience.
Took the kids, they loved it
There's a reason why Sharp Edge rocks are brown coloured!
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.