Routes up
Calders routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from SedberghModerate
The standard route to Calders starts from Sedbergh and follows a well-trodden path, it offers scenic views of the Howgill Fells.
The Calders CircuitHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Howgill LaneModerate
This circuit takes you over Calders and includes nearby peaks, providing a comprehensive tour of the area.
Calders via The CalfHiking · 12km · 500 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Cautley SpoutModerate
Starting from Cautley Spout, this route ascends via The Calf, offering a challenging hike with rewarding views.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Howgill LaneGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the west ridge of Calders, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Calders today?
Calders today (updated 09:12, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Calders weather today
Moderate rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Calders weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Calders weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Calders summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 41/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 3° | 25/31 | 8% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/1° | -2° | 29/37 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 9°/1° | -2° | 14/17 | 2% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 13/17 | 2% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/-4° | -7° | 8/9 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 9/11 | 0% |
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Calders 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 19/24 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 20/25 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 18/24 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 18/22 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 8°/-1° | -4° | 25/31 | 16% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 10°/8° | 4° | 41/52 | 24% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 11°/5° | 1° | 49/61 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Calders each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 675m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Calders each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:43
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:48.
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About Calders
Calders is 675 m (2,216 ft) high with 34 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the 18th highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Bram Rigg Top (0.5 km), The Calf (1.1 km) and Arant Haw (1.6 km).
How high is Calders?
Calders is 675 metres high with 34 metres of prominence.
Where is Calders?
Calders is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for Calders?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Calders, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Calders today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Calders tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Calders this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Calders?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
