Stair via Barrow Door up Barrow (Lake District C&W): route map, distance and time
455 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY227218
Barrow is a 455m heathery fell above Braithwaite, a short climb with views over Derwentwater and the Newlands valley.
Climb past Uzzicar to the col at Barrow Door, then up to the top.
Stair via Barrow Door at a glance
| Distance | 3.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 356 m |
| Time up | 1h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Stair, Newlands |
| Start grid reference | NY 235 212 |
| Summit grid reference | NY227218 |
Stair via Barrow Door 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 Stair via Barrow Door takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 15m |
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 15:15 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:13 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Barrow summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Barrow right now. The main Barrow page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Barrow forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Barrow
Barrow is a 455m heathery fell above Braithwaite, a short climb with views over Derwentwater and the Newlands valley. More about Barrow, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Causey Pike (637 m), 1.3 km south-west
- Outerside (568 m), 1.6 km west
- Scar Crags (672 m), 2.2 km south-west
- Cat Bells (451 m), 2.6 km south-east
- Grisedale Pike (790 m), 2.9 km west
- Ard Crags (581 m), 2.9 km south-west
Challenges that include Barrow
More walks from Stair, Newlands
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Stair via Rowling End up Causey Pike
- Stair via Causey Pike and Sail up Crag Hill
- Stair via Sail Pass up Sail
- Stair over Causey Pike up Scar Crags
Other routes up Barrow
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite via the north ridge | 2.1 km one way | 366 m | 1h 0m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 235 212, the summit at NY227218), 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.
Stair via Barrow Door: questions and answers
How far is Stair via Barrow Door?
Stair via Barrow Door is 3.0 km one way to the summit of Barrow, with 356 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.0 km.
How long does Stair via Barrow Door take?
About 1h 10m to the summit of Barrow and 1h 50m 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 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Stair via Barrow Door?
Stair via Barrow Door starts from Stair, Newlands. The grid reference is NY 235 212.
Is Stair via Barrow Door 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 Stair via Barrow Door today?
By 15:15 at the latest. Sunset on Barrow today is 18:05, Stair via Barrow Door takes about 1h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Stair via Barrow Door?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).