Sharp Edge & Halls Fell

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Winter
No sun
Uphill
60 mins
Windy

NY 323277 650m NE Facing. The altitude given is for the base of Sharp Edge. The traverse of Sharp Edge and Hallsfell Ridge gives a classic outing on the winter fells. A range of conditions can be encountered. Approach: Park at GR.348273 and ascend Mousthwaite comb before heading up scales beck which can give a bit of an icy scramble to Scales tarn and Sharp Edge. Descent: After descending Halls fell contour back to Doddick farm and join the A66.

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Sharp Edge / Halls Fell traverse Top 50
The best traverse is to go up Sharp Edge and down Halls Fell although each ridge can be ascended in their own right. The grade...
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Blunt Gully
60m. On the North side of Sharp Edge ascend the gully to gain Sharp Edge where it steepens.
 
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