Mungrisdale via the east ridge up Bannerdale Crags: route map, distance and time
684 m · Cumbria
Bannerdale Crags is a 684 m fell east of Blencathra, with a curving line of crags above Bannerdale and a fine ridge climbing from Mungrisdale.
Walk up the valley of Bannerdale, then climb the east ridge past old mine workings and along the rim of the crags to the summit.
Mungrisdale via the east ridge at a glance
| Distance | 3.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 453 m |
| Time up | 1h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Mungrisdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 363 303 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 335 290 |
Mungrisdale via the east ridge 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Mungrisdale via the east ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 40m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:55 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:52 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Bannerdale Crags summit weather for this route
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About Bannerdale Crags
Bannerdale Crags is a 684 m fell east of Blencathra, with a curving line of crags above Bannerdale and a fine ridge climbing from Mungrisdale. More about Bannerdale Crags, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Atkinson Pike (845 m), 1.3 km south-west
- Bowscale Fell (702 m), 1.5 km north
- Blencathra (868 m), 1.8 km south-west
- Souther Fell (522 m), 1.9 km east
- Gategill Fell Top (852 m), 2.4 km south-west
- Mungrisdale Common (632 m), 2.4 km west
Challenges that include Bannerdale Crags
More walks from Mungrisdale village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Mungrisdale round via Bannerdale Crags up Bowscale Fell
- Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan up Mungrisdale Common
- Mungrisdale via the north ridge up Souther Fell
Other routes up Bannerdale Crags
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mungrisdale round with Bowscale Fell | 5.5 km one way | 510 m | 1h 55m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 363 303, the summit at NY 335 290), 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.
Mungrisdale via the east ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Mungrisdale via the east ridge?
The Mungrisdale via the east ridge is 3.6 km one way to the summit of Bannerdale Crags, with 453 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.2 km.
How long does the Mungrisdale via the east ridge take?
About 1h 30m to the summit of Bannerdale Crags and 2h 10m 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 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Mungrisdale via the east ridge?
The Mungrisdale via the east ridge starts from Mungrisdale village. The grid reference is NY 363 303.
Is the Mungrisdale via the east ridge 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 the Mungrisdale via the east ridge today?
By 14:55 at the latest. Sunset on Bannerdale Crags today is 18:05, The Mungrisdale via the east ridge takes about 2h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Mungrisdale via the east ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).