Patterdale via Boredale Hause 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 to Boredale Hause, then follow the ridge north over grassy knolls to the summit.
Patterdale via Boredale Hause at a glance
| Distance | 4.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 402 m |
| Time up | 1h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Patterdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 394 160 |
| Summit grid reference | NY428171 |
Patterdale via Boredale Hause 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
- Patterdale Hotel0.2 km
- White Lion Inn0.3 km
- Travellers Rest1.5 km
- Side Farm Tea Room0.4 km
- Helvellyn Country Kitchen1.2 km
- Fairlight Cafe & Restaurant1.3 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Public toilets1.1 km
- Public toilets1.2 km
- Patterdale Youth Hostel camp site0.6 km
- Side Farm Campsite0.8 km
- Gillside Camping1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Patterdale via Boredale Hause takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 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 07:46, sunset 18:07. Start by 14:27 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:24 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beda Fell summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:46, sunset 18:07.
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Good Tomorrow 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.
Best day of the next seven for Patterdale via Boredale Hause: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 15 mph and a 0% 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
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -4°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Microspikes for icy paths. In snow, an ice axe and crampons and the skills to use them.
- 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 Patterdale village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Angletarn Pikes
- Patterdale direct up Arnison Crag
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Birkhouse Moor
- Patterdale via Thornhow End up Birks
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Dollywaggon Pike
- Patterdale via St Sunday Crag up Fairfield
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Place Fell
- Patterdale via Angle Tarn up Rest Dodd
- Patterdale via Birks up St Sunday Crag
- Patterdale via Rest Dodd up The Nab
Other routes up Beda Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale along the ridge | 2.7 km one way | 339 m | 1h 5m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 394 160, 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.
Patterdale via Boredale Hause: questions and answers
How far is Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Patterdale via Boredale Hause is 4.9 km one way to the summit of Beda Fell, with 402 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.8 km.
How long does Patterdale via Boredale Hause take?
About 1h 40m to the summit of Beda Fell and 2h 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 3h 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Patterdale via Boredale Hause starts from Patterdale village. The grid reference is NY 394 160.
Is Patterdale via Boredale Hause 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 Patterdale via Boredale Hause today?
By 14:27 at the latest. Sunset on Beda Fell today is 18:07, Patterdale via Boredale Hause takes about 2h 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 Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).