Hartsop towards Angle Tarn up Brock Crags: route map, distance and time
561 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY416136
Brock Crags is a craggy, boggy-topped fell above Hartsop, south of Angle Tarn, overlooking Brothers Water and the Kirkstone valley.
Climb the steep path north-east from Hartsop towards Angle Tarn, then turn south-east across rough, boggy ground to the summit.
Hartsop towards Angle Tarn at a glance
| Distance | 3.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 426 m |
| Time up | 1h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Hartsop village car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 410 130 |
| Summit grid reference | NY416136 |
Hartsop towards Angle Tarn 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 Hartsop towards Angle Tarn takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 40m |
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 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:54 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:52 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Brock Crags summit weather for this route
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Good Today Monday 19 October
Light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 57% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 97% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02.
Best day of the next seven for Hartsop towards Angle Tarn: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 28 mph and a 57% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Brock Crags forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- A warm layer, hat and gloves: it feels like 0°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 57% chance of rain.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Brock Crags
Brock Crags is a craggy, boggy-topped fell above Hartsop, south of Angle Tarn, overlooking Brothers Water and the Kirkstone valley. More about Brock Crags, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Angletarn Pikes (566 m), 1.2 km north
- Rest Dodd (696 m), 1.6 km east
- Hartsop Dodd (619 m), 1.9 km south
- Gray Crag (698 m), 2.2 km south-east
- The Knott (739 m), 2.3 km south-east
- The Nab (576 m), 2.3 km north-east
Challenges that include Brock Crags
More walks from Hartsop village car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Hartsop by the north ridge up Gray Crag
- Hartsop north ridge up Hartsop Dodd
- Hartsop via Hayeswater and The Knott up High Raise
- Hartsop via Hayeswater up High Street
- Hartsop via Hayeswater up Kidsty Pike
- Hartsop via Hayeswater up Mardale Ill Bell
- Hartsop via Hayeswater and The Knott up Rampsgill Head
- Hartsop via Hayeswater up Rest Dodd
- Hartsop via Threshthwaite Mouth up Stony Cove Pike
- Hartsop via Gray Crag and Thornthwaite up Stony Cove Pike
- Hartsop via Hayeswater up The Knott
- Hartsop via Threshthwaite Mouth up Thornthwaite Crag
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 410 130, the summit at NY416136), 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.
Hartsop towards Angle Tarn: questions and answers
How far is Hartsop towards Angle Tarn?
Hartsop towards Angle Tarn is 3.7 km one way to the summit of Brock Crags, with 426 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.4 km.
How long does Hartsop towards Angle Tarn take?
About 1h 25m to the summit of Brock Crags and 2h 10m 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 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Hartsop towards Angle Tarn?
Hartsop towards Angle Tarn starts from Hartsop village car park. The grid reference is NY 410 130.
Is Hartsop towards Angle Tarn 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 Hartsop towards Angle Tarn today?
By 14:54 at the latest. Sunset on Brock Crags today is 18:04, Hartsop towards Angle Tarn takes about 2h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Hartsop towards Angle Tarn?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).