What do the colors on the contour map of Blencathra (868m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Blencathra (868m)?

The contour map of Blencathra (868m) uses a 25m contour interval. This means each line represents a 25m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Blencathra (868m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Blencathra (868m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 868m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Why does Blencathra (868m) have elongated ridges?

Blencathra (868m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.

Blencathra (868m)

Blencathra stands at 868 meters in United Kingdom, Europe. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

868 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

54.640833, -3.048056

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Blencathra (868m) is a fold mountain in United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good physical fitness. Formed by tectonic compression, it displays layered rock strata typical of fold ranges. Well-marked paths and reasonable gradients make it achievable for fit hikers.

Routes

Sharp Edge (Blencathra) 2

10.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Blencathra (868m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 25m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 100m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 868m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Blencathra (868m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 868m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.