I went back on Mon and took the good path down SW towards skiddaw house, up past skiddaw house, down the path until it bends, and deadreckoned blencathra from there.
Looks interesting I'll try this out some time.

It is easy running! 9.5 mins from the top , to the bridge
Then it must be quicker to go up as well instead of going via the path by the stream when coming from Skiddaw?

I can provide more details of the line to anyone interested
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I'm all ears


also tried an ascent and descent of middle tongue in place of halls fell.
It may be a good line for anyone capable of 60@60 with feet like a mountain goat but not for ordinary mortals. Whilst I got down in 29 min it was thoroughly unpleasant!
Why was it unpleasant?

Bill