Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass up Branstree: route map, distance and time
712 m · Cumbria
Branstree is a 712m grassy fell between Haweswater and Longsleddale, a Wainwright and Hewitt climbed from Mardale Head by the Gatescarth Pass.
Follow the stony track up Longsleddale to the pass, then turn east onto the fell.
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass at a glance
| Distance | 5.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 523 m |
| Time up | 1h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Sadgill, Longsleddale |
| Start grid reference | NY 482 057 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 477 100 |
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass 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
How long Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 25m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 35m |
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 18:04. Start by 14:09 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:07 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Branstree summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Branstree
Branstree is a 712m grassy fell between Haweswater and Longsleddale, a Wainwright and Hewitt climbed from Mardale Head by the Gatescarth Pass. More about Branstree, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Branstree NE Top (673 m), 1 km east
- Selside Pike (655 m), 1.7 km north-east
- Harter Fell (779 m), 1.9 km west
- Howes (583 m), 2.1 km east
- Tarn Crag (664 m), 2.4 km south-east
- Kentmere Pike (731 m), 2.5 km south-west
Challenges that include Branstree
More walks from Sadgill, Longsleddale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Sadgill to the plateau up Grey Crag
- Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass up Tarn Crag
- Sadgill via Grey Crag up Tarn Crag
Other routes up Branstree
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mardale Head via Gatescarth Pass | 2.5 km one way | 460 m | 1h 15m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 482 057, the summit at NY 477 100), 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.
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass: questions and answers
How far is Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass?
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass is 5.1 km one way to the summit of Branstree, with 523 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.2 km.
How long does Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass take?
About 1h 55m to the summit of Branstree and 2h 55m 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 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass?
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass starts from Sadgill, Longsleddale. The grid reference is NY 482 057.
Is Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass 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 Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass today?
By 14:09 at the latest. Sunset on Branstree today is 18:04, Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass takes about 2h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).