Honister Pass via the Drum House 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.
Follow the old quarry tramway to the ruined Drum House, then take the path south-east across the slopes to the summit.
Honister Pass via the Drum House at a glance
| Distance | 2.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 354 m |
| Time up | 1h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Honister Pass car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 224 135 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 214 119 |
Honister Pass via the Drum House 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 the Drum House 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 10m | 1h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 5m |
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 15:28 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 15:26 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 40m 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 Grey Knotts | 2.1 km one way | 360 m | 1h 0m | Moderate |
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 the Drum House: questions and answers
How far is Honister Pass via the Drum House?
Honister Pass via the Drum House is 2.7 km one way to the summit of Brandreth, with 354 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.4 km.
How long does Honister Pass via the Drum House take?
About 1h 10m to the summit of Brandreth 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 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Honister Pass via the Drum House?
Honister Pass via the Drum House starts from Honister Pass car park. The grid reference is NY 224 135.
Is Honister Pass via the Drum House 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 Honister Pass via the Drum House today?
By 15:28 at the latest. Sunset on Brandreth today is 18:08, Honister Pass via the Drum House 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 Honister Pass via the Drum House?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).