Honister Pass via Grey Knotts up Brandreth: route map, distance and time
715 m · Cumbria
Brandreth is a grassy top between Honister Pass and Great Gable, an easy Wainwright to add on the way to Green Gable and Great Gable.
Climb the steep slope beside the fence to Grey Knotts, then follow the fence posts over grass and rock south to Brandreth.
Honister Pass via Grey Knotts at a glance
| Distance | 2.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 360 m |
| Time up | 1h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Honister Pass car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 224 135 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 214 119 |
Honister Pass via Grey Knotts 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
- Sky Hi Cafe0.0 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Seathwaite Farm Campsite1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Honister Pass via Grey Knotts takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 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 07:47, sunset 18:08. Start by 15:43 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 15:41 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Brandreth summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Brandreth right now. The main Brandreth page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Brandreth forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Brandreth
Brandreth is a grassy top between Honister Pass and Great Gable, an easy Wainwright to add on the way to Green Gable and Great Gable. More about Brandreth, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Grey Knotts (697 m), 0.7 km north
- Green Gable (800 m), 1.2 km south
- Base Brown (646 m), 1.2 km east
- Great Gable (899 m), 1.6 km south
- Kirk Fell East Top (787 m), 2 km south-west
- Honister Crag (634 m), 2.2 km north
Challenges that include Brandreth
More walks from Honister Pass car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Honister via Dale Head ridge up Dale Head
- Honister Pass up Fleetwith Pike
- Honister Pass via Green Gable up Great Gable
- Honister Pass via Brandreth up Green Gable
- Honister Pass direct up Grey Knotts
- Honister via Dale Head ridge up Hindscarth
- Honister via Dale Head ridge up Robinson
- Honister mapped summit walking paths up Honister Crag
Other routes up Brandreth
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honister Pass via the Drum House | 2.7 km one way | 354 m | 1h 10m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 224 135, the summit at NY 214 119), 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.
Honister Pass via Grey Knotts: questions and answers
How far is Honister Pass via Grey Knotts?
Honister Pass via Grey Knotts is 2.1 km one way to the summit of Brandreth, with 360 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.2 km.
How long does Honister Pass via Grey Knotts take?
About 1h 0m to the summit of Brandreth and 1h 25m 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 1h 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Honister Pass via Grey Knotts?
Honister Pass via Grey Knotts starts from Honister Pass car park. The grid reference is NY 224 135.
Is Honister Pass via Grey Knotts 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 Honister Pass via Grey Knotts today?
By 15:43 at the latest. Sunset on Brandreth today is 18:08, Honister Pass via Grey Knotts takes about 1h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Honister Pass via Grey Knotts?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).