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Blea Barf routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from GrangeModerate
The standard route to Blea Barf starts from Grange, it follows a well-trodden path through woodland and open fellside, offering stunning views of Derwentwater and the surrounding fells.
Direct AscentHiking · 3km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from WatendlathModerate
This direct ascent begins at Watendlath and involves a steep climb up grassy slopes, providing a more challenging but rewarding route to the summit.
Watendlath CircuitHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from WatendlathModerate
This circuit route from Watendlath takes in Blea Barf as part of a longer walk, offering varied terrain and excellent views of the Borrowdale Valley.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from GrangeGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, starting from Grange, it requires careful navigation and a head for heights.
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Is it safe to climb Blea Barf today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Blea Barf each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 542m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Blea Barf each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:02, sunset 16:41
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:54 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:46.
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About Blea Barf
Blea Barf is 542 m (1,778 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in North Pennines, England. OS grid reference SD955962. It is the 12th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in North Pennines. The nearest summits are Rogan's Seat (7.7 km), Water Crag (8.8 km) and Kisdon (6.7 km).
How high is Blea Barf?
Blea Barf is 542 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Blea Barf?
Blea Barf is listed in North Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Blea Barf?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Blea Barf, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Blea Barf today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Blea Barf?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
