Saddleback Solstice Sunrise

Saturday 20/21 June 2026

Event Tag - Saddleback

Car Park at Blencathra field centre, Threlkeld (Grid Reference NY302256)

From £40

Witness the sun rise on the summer solstice from one of the most iconic Lakeland summits and then experience three of its spectacular five ridges, among the most renowned in the UK.

Overview

A truly unique mountain experience, the memories of which will last a life time. Start walking at midnight on the eve of the Summer Solstice and let us guide you under the light of headtorches to the summit of Blencathra (aka Saddleback) via Blease Fell to arrive at the 868 metre summit in time to witness the solstice sunrise. We will then proceed to walk along three of Blencathra's famous five ridges, Sharp Edge, Scales Fell and Halls Fell.

Price

£65 per person or £200 per group of 4 or 5 people

Location

Blencathra field centre, Thelkeld, Keswick, Cumbria

(just off A66)

Register

Please note that all bookings are subject to Open Gates Outdoors' standard terms and conditions. In particular no Booking is accepted by Open Gates Outdoors until payment has been made by you in full and Open Gates Outdoors has confirmed to you in writing that it has received your completed medical information and consent forms and that these forms have been completed satisfactorily.

Step 1 - submit the registration form

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Step 2 - make payment

After submitting the registration form, please make your payment using the bank details and reference shown below.

On receipt of payment you will be sent by email medical information and consent form to be completed and returned to Open Gates Outdoors at least 48 hours before the walk.

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Account Name: Open Gates Outdoors (Community) CIC

Bank Name: Natwest

Account Number: 82996822

Sort Code: 51-61-35

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