High Ireby up Binsey: route map, distance and time
447 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY225355
Binsey is a 447m isolated hill north of Bassenthwaite Lake, a Wainwright and Marilyn with a short grassy climb and views over the Solway Firth.
A grassy path climbs the north side of the hill to the trig pillar.
High Ireby at a glance
| Distance | 3.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 210 m |
| Time up | 1h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Lane near High Ireby |
| Start grid reference | NY 230 372 |
| Summit grid reference | NY225355 |
High Ireby 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 High Ireby takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 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 07:07, sunset 16:45. Start by 14:00 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:43. Start by 13:58 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Binsey summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Binsey right now. The main Binsey page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Binsey forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Binsey
Binsey is a 447m isolated hill north of Bassenthwaite Lake, a Wainwright and Marilyn with a short grassy climb and views over the Solway Firth. More about Binsey, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Marilyn, Birkett.
Challenges that include Binsey
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 230 372, the summit at NY225355), 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.
High Ireby: questions and answers
How far is High Ireby?
High Ireby is 3.6 km one way to the summit of Binsey, with 210 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.2 km.
How long does High Ireby take?
About 1h 5m to the summit of Binsey and 1h 45m 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 High Ireby?
High Ireby starts from Lane near High Ireby. The grid reference is NY 230 372.
Is High Ireby 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 High Ireby today?
By 14:00 at the latest. Sunset on Binsey today is 16:45, High Ireby takes about 1h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for High Ireby?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).