Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock up Arthur's Pike (Lake District E): route map, distance and time
533 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY460206
Arthur's Pike is a grassy Wainwright at the northern end of the High Street range, with a steep face dropping to the east shore of Ullswater.
A track climbs onto Moor Divock past The Cockpit stone circle, then grassy paths lead south-west to the summit.
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock at a glance
| Distance | 3.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 321 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Roehead, above Pooley Bridge |
| Start grid reference | NY 479 236 |
| Summit grid reference | NY460206 |
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock 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
- The Sun Inn1.1 km
- Pooley Bridge Inn1.1 km
- Crown Inn1.1 km
- Verey Books Cafe1.1 km
- Granny Dowbekin's Tearoom1.1 km
- The Gathering1.7 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
- Public toilets0.4 km
- Public toilets1.1 km
- Park Foot Camping0.9 km
- Park Foot Camping1.2 km
- Waterside House Camp Site1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 35m |
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 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:59 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:57 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Arthur's Pike summit weather for this route
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Good Today Monday 19 October
Light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 30% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Moderate drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 25 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02.
Best day of the next seven for Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 24 mph and a 30% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Arthur's Pike 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 0°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- 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 Arthur's Pike
Arthur's Pike is a grassy Wainwright at the northern end of the High Street range, with a steep face dropping to the east shore of Ullswater. More about Arthur's Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Bonscale Pike (524 m), 0.9 km south-west
- Loadpot Hill (672 m), 2.7 km south
- Hallin Fell (388 m), 2.9 km west
Challenges that include Arthur's Pike
Other routes up Arthur's Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howtown via Bonscale Pike | 3.3 km one way | 421 m | 1h 20m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 479 236, the summit at NY460206), 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.
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock: questions and answers
How far is Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock?
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock is 3.8 km one way to the summit of Arthur's Pike, with 321 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.6 km.
How long does Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Arthur's Pike and 2h 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 2h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock?
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock starts from Roehead, above Pooley Bridge. The grid reference is NY 479 236.
Is Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock 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 Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock today?
By 14:59 at the latest. Sunset on Arthur's Pike today is 18:04, Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock takes about 2h 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 Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).