As I was early for my meeting I took the opportunity to get a look at the route from across the valley. An ascent up Hall's Fell begins just above the small green wood and onto the heather covered broad ridge. Half way up it narrows to a fine ridge before topping out at Blencathras summit. Doddick Fell our route of descent is the ridge on the mid-right in shadow.

 Parking at Threlkeld we contoured round the fell over Gate Gill Beck which is rather dry.

Gaining height on the ridge with Clough Head across the valley.

 As the ridge narrows the summit of the fell comes into view.

Following the crest of the ridge is a challenging route but there is an easier path off to the side for part of the way.

Over to the right is the jagged top of Doddick Fell.

The middle section.

 At some point on this route hands may have to be used to tackle some of the rock steps. Less used than Sharp Edge this is a great route to gain the summit of Blencathra with a bit of excitement.

Looking back down the ridge.

 The final pull up to the top.

Blencathra summit.

 Team photo.

The White Cross near Foule Crag. From here we went to take a look over Sharp Edge.

Sharp Edge, surprisingly with not a person in view either on the ridge or down to the tarn.

The Sharp Edge Ridge.

Sharp Edge in profile from near the top of Doddick Fell.

Behind Richard is the ridge of our ascent, Hall's Fell.

 The beginning of the descent route, Doddick Fell. Less rocky than its neighbour, Doddick is another good route to climb Blencathra.

Hall's Fell as we descend.

Steep and with some scree care is still needed.

The path is actually little worn in places.

Doddick Gill dominated by the summit peak.

Our route of Doddick was followed by a simple countour of the fell back to the car. Only a half day's outing but still very enjoyable and great to explore two of Blencathras fine ridges.