Troutbeck via Nanny Lane up Baystones: route map, distance and time
487 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY403051
Baystones is the 487m true summit of Wansfell, the ridge between Ambleside and Troutbeck, a short walk on from the better-known Wansfell Pike.
Walk up the walled Nanny Lane onto the ridge, then follow it north-east to the summit.
Troutbeck via Nanny Lane at a glance
| Distance | 4.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 392 m |
| Time up | 1h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Troutbeck village |
| Start grid reference | NY 411 029 |
| Summit grid reference | NY403051 |
Troutbeck via Nanny Lane 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 Haybarn Inn0.5 km
- Mortal Man0.5 km
- Queen's Head Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Post Office0.6 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- YHA Windermere Campsite1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Troutbeck via Nanny Lane takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 55m |
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 18:05. Start by 14:45 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:42 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Baystones summit weather for this route
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Good Today Monday 19 October
Dense drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 32 mph, 57% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Slight rain, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 97% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02.
Best day of the next seven for Troutbeck via Nanny Lane: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 32 mph and a 57% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Baystones 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 -1°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 57% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 32 mph.
- 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 Baystones
Baystones is the 487m true summit of Wansfell, the ridge between Ambleside and Troutbeck, a short walk on from the better-known Wansfell Pike. More about Baystones, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, HuMP.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Troutbeck Tongue (364 m), 2.3 km north-east
Challenges that include Baystones
More walks from Troutbeck village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Froswick
- Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass up Sallows
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows up Sour Howes
- Troutbeck valley round up Troutbeck Tongue
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Yoke
Other routes up Baystones
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside via Stock Ghyll and Wansfell Pike | 3.8 km one way | 467 m | 1h 30m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 411 029, the summit at NY403051), 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.
Troutbeck via Nanny Lane: questions and answers
How far is Troutbeck via Nanny Lane?
Troutbeck via Nanny Lane is 4.2 km one way to the summit of Baystones, with 392 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.4 km.
How long does Troutbeck via Nanny Lane take?
About 1h 30m to the summit of Baystones and 2h 20m 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 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Troutbeck via Nanny Lane?
Troutbeck via Nanny Lane starts from Troutbeck village. The grid reference is NY 411 029.
Is Troutbeck via Nanny Lane 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 Troutbeck via Nanny Lane today?
By 14:45 at the latest. Sunset on Baystones today is 18:05, Troutbeck via Nanny Lane takes about 2h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Troutbeck via Nanny Lane?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).