Martindale along the ridge up Beda Fell: route map, distance and time
509 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY428171
Beda Fell is a low, knobbly ridge between Boredale and Bannerdale in Martindale, a quiet Wainwright walked from Martindale or Boredale Hause.
Climb the northern end of the ridge, then follow the knobbly grass crest south to the summit.
Martindale along the ridge at a glance
| Distance | 2.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 339 m |
| Time up | 1h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Martindale church |
| Start grid reference | NY 435 191 |
| Summit grid reference | NY428171 |
Martindale along the 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 Martindale along the ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 0m |
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 15:24 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 15:22 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beda Fell 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 1°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 47% 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 2°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 the Martindale along the ridge: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 24 mph and a 47% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Beda Fell forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- A warm layer, hat and gloves: it feels like 1°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 47% chance of rain.
- 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 Beda Fell
Beda Fell is a low, knobbly ridge between Boredale and Bannerdale in Martindale, a quiet Wainwright walked from Martindale or Boredale Hause. More about Beda Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Steel Knotts (432 m), 1.5 km north-east
- The Nab (576 m), 2 km south
- Place Fell (657 m), 2.4 km west
- Wether Hill (676 m), 2.7 km east
- Wether Hill (673 m), 2.7 km east
- Hallin Fell (388 m), 2.7 km north
Challenges that include Beda Fell
More walks from Martindale church
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Martindale Hause up Hallin Fell
- Martindale church up the west side up Steel Knotts
- Martindale via Nab End up The Nab
Other routes up Beda Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterdale via Boredale Hause | 4.9 km one way | 402 m | 1h 40m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 435 191, the summit at NY428171), 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.
Martindale along the ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Martindale along the ridge?
The Martindale along the ridge is 2.7 km one way to the summit of Beda Fell, with 339 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.4 km.
How long does the Martindale along the ridge take?
About 1h 5m to the summit of Beda Fell and 1h 40m 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 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Martindale along the ridge?
The Martindale along the ridge starts from Martindale church. The grid reference is NY 435 191.
Is the Martindale along the ridge 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 the Martindale along the ridge today?
By 15:24 at the latest. Sunset on Beda Fell today is 18:04, The Martindale along the ridge takes about 1h 40m 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 Martindale along the ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).