Patterdale direct up Arnison Crag: route map, distance and time
433 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY393149
Arnison Crag is a 433 m rocky knoll above Patterdale village, a short climb with a view along Ullswater.
Climb the path behind Patterdale beside a wall onto the rocky summit.
Patterdale direct at a glance
| Distance | 1.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 278 m |
| Time up | 0h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Patterdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 394 160 |
| Summit grid reference | NY393149 |
Patterdale direct 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 direct takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
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 16:02 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 16:00 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Arnison Crag 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 -3°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 12 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 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 56% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05.
Best day of the next seven for Patterdale direct: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 12 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Arnison Crag 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 -3°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 Arnison Crag
Arnison Crag is a 433 m rocky knoll above Patterdale village, a short climb with a view along Ullswater. More about Arnison Crag, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Birks (624 m), 1.5 km south-west
- Angletarn Pikes (566 m), 2 km east
- Place Fell (657 m), 2.3 km north-east
- Brock Crags (561 m), 2.6 km south-east
- St Sunday Crag (841 m), 2.9 km south-west
- Glenridding Dodd (442 m), 2.9 km north-west
Challenges that include Arnison Crag
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 via Boredale Hause up Angletarn Pikes
- 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 NY393149), 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 direct: questions and answers
How far is Patterdale direct?
Patterdale direct is 1.5 km one way to the summit of Arnison Crag, with 278 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.0 km.
How long does Patterdale direct take?
About 0h 45m to the summit of Arnison Crag and 1h 5m 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 1h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Patterdale direct?
Patterdale direct starts from Patterdale village. The grid reference is NY 394 160.
Is Patterdale direct suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Patterdale direct today?
By 16:02 at the latest. Sunset on Arnison Crag today is 18:07, Patterdale direct takes about 1h 5m 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 direct?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).