Patterdale via Grisedale up Birkhouse Moor: route map, distance and time
718 m · Cumbria
Birkhouse Moor is a broad grassy fell above Glenridding at 718 m, crossed by the main path from Ullswater towards Striding Edge and Helvellyn.
Follow the lane into Grisedale, then climb the path up the valley side to the Hole-in-the-Wall stile. Turn east along the wall to reach the top.
Patterdale via Grisedale at a glance
| Distance | 5.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 598 m |
| Time up | 2h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Patterdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 394 160 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 363 159 |
Patterdale via Grisedale 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 Grisedale takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 45m |
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 14:07 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:05 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Birkhouse Moor summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Birkhouse Moor right now. The main Birkhouse Moor page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Birkhouse Moor forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Birkhouse Moor
Birkhouse Moor is a broad grassy fell above Glenridding at 718 m, crossed by the main path from Ullswater towards Striding Edge and Helvellyn. More about Birkhouse Moor, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Catstye Cam (890 m), 1.5 km west
- Striding Edge (863 m), 1.7 km south-west
- Glenridding Dodd (442 m), 2.3 km north-east
- Sheffield Pike (676 m), 2.3 km north
- Birks (624 m), 2.3 km south-east
- Helvellyn (950 m), 2.3 km south-west
Challenges that include Birkhouse Moor
More walks from Patterdale
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 Boredale Hause up Beda Fell
- 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 Birkhouse Moor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenridding via Mires Beck | 3.2 km one way | 570 m | 1h 35m | Moderate |
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 NY 363 159), 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 Grisedale: questions and answers
How far is Patterdale via Grisedale?
Patterdale via Grisedale is 5.1 km one way to the summit of Birkhouse Moor, with 598 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.2 km.
How long does Patterdale via Grisedale take?
About 2h 0m to the summit of Birkhouse Moor and 3h 0m 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 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Patterdale via Grisedale?
Patterdale via Grisedale starts from Patterdale. The grid reference is NY 394 160.
Is Patterdale via Grisedale 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 Grisedale today?
By 14:07 at the latest. Sunset on Birkhouse Moor today is 18:07, Patterdale via Grisedale takes about 3h 0m 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 Grisedale?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).