Greendale up Buckbarrow: route map, distance and time
423 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY135061
Buckbarrow is a craggy outlier of Seatallan above Wasdale, a short climb to a fine view over Wast Water and the Screes.
A path climbs steep grass and bracken beside the crags to the summit knoll.
Greendale at a glance
| Distance | 1.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 339 m |
| Time up | 0h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Greendale, Wasdale (roadside parking) |
| Start grid reference | NY 143 056 |
| Summit grid reference | NY135061 |
Greendale 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 Greendale takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 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 07:07, sunset 16:46. Start by 14:31 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:44. Start by 14:29 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Buckbarrow summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Buckbarrow right now. The main Buckbarrow page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Buckbarrow forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Buckbarrow
Buckbarrow is a craggy outlier of Seatallan above Wasdale, a short climb to a fine view over Wast Water and the Screes. More about Buckbarrow, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Middle Fell (582 m), 1.9 km north-east
- Seatallan (693 m), 2.4 km north
Challenges that include Buckbarrow
More walks from Greendale, Wasdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Greendale via the south-west ridge up Middle Fell
- Greendale via Greendale Tarn up Seatallan
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 143 056, the summit at NY135061), 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.
Greendale: questions and answers
How far is Greendale?
Greendale is 1.8 km one way to the summit of Buckbarrow, with 339 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.6 km.
How long does Greendale take?
About 0h 55m to the summit of Buckbarrow and 1h 15m 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 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Greendale?
Greendale starts from Greendale, Wasdale (roadside parking). The grid reference is NY 143 056.
Is Greendale 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 Greendale today?
By 14:31 at the latest. Sunset on Buckbarrow today is 16:46, Greendale takes about 1h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Greendale?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).