DIFFICULTY MEDIUM DISTANCE 10KM TIME 4-6 HOURS TOTAL ASCENT ...

DIFFICULTY HARD SCRAMBLE GRADE 1 DISTANCE 15KM TIME ...

Our walks is mon 1 Bruach na Frithe ...

■ Distance: 8½ miles/13.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

A straightforward winter ascent along a sinuous summit ridge in the Highlands leads to a Munro with spectacular alpine views.

How do you find the sweet spot between adventure and self-preservation? Trail headed up Blencathra on a perfect winter’s day to work it out.