Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Angletarn Pikes: route map, distance and time
566 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY413148
Angletarn Pikes is a 566m fell above Patterdale with twin rocky tops and Angle Tarn on its eastern side, an easy half-day from the village.
A steady climb to Boredale Hause, then a terraced path towards Angle Tarn and a short climb to the summit.
Patterdale via Boredale Hause at a glance
| Distance | 3.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 413 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Patterdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 394 160 |
| Summit grid reference | NY413148 |
Patterdale via Boredale Hause map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Patterdale Hotel0.2 km
- White Lion Inn0.3 km
- Travellers Rest1.5 km
- Side Farm Tea Room0.4 km
- Helvellyn Country Kitchen1.2 km
- Fairlight Cafe & Restaurant1.3 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Public toilets1.1 km
- Public toilets1.2 km
- Patterdale Youth Hostel camp site0.6 km
- Side Farm Campsite0.8 km
- Gillside Camping1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Patterdale via Boredale Hause takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 25m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:46, sunset 18:07. Start by 15:07 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 15:04 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Angletarn Pikes summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:46, sunset 18:07.
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Good Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 23 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04.
Best day of the next seven for Patterdale via Boredale Hause: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 13 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Angletarn Pikes forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -4°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Microspikes for icy paths. In snow, an ice axe and crampons and the skills to use them.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Angletarn Pikes
Angletarn Pikes is a 566m fell above Patterdale with twin rocky tops and Angle Tarn on its eastern side, an easy half-day from the village. More about Angletarn Pikes, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Brock Crags (561 m), 1.2 km south
- Arnison Crag (433 m), 2 km west
- The Nab (576 m), 2.1 km east
- Place Fell (657 m), 2.3 km north
- Rest Dodd (696 m), 2.3 km south-east
- Beda Fell (509 m), 2.8 km north-east
Challenges that include Angletarn Pikes
More walks from Patterdale village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Patterdale direct up Arnison Crag
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Beda Fell
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Birkhouse Moor
- Patterdale via Thornhow End up Birks
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Dollywaggon Pike
- Patterdale via St Sunday Crag up Fairfield
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Place Fell
- Patterdale via Angle Tarn up Rest Dodd
- Patterdale via Birks up St Sunday Crag
- Patterdale via Rest Dodd up The Nab
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 394 160, the summit at NY413148), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Patterdale via Boredale Hause: questions and answers
How far is Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Patterdale via Boredale Hause is 3.2 km one way to the summit of Angletarn Pikes, with 413 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.4 km.
How long does Patterdale via Boredale Hause take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Angletarn Pikes and 2h 0m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 2h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Patterdale via Boredale Hause starts from Patterdale village. The grid reference is NY 394 160.
Is Patterdale via Boredale Hause suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Patterdale via Boredale Hause today?
By 15:07 at the latest. Sunset on Angletarn Pikes today is 18:07, Patterdale via Boredale Hause takes about 2h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).