Millbeck via White Stones up Carl Side: route map, distance and time
747 m · Cumbria
Carl Side is a shoulder of Skiddaw above Bassenthwaite Lake, and walkers climb it from Millbeck or Dodd Wood as a quieter way on to Skiddaw.
A steep path climbs the south ridge to the summit, with loose stony ground near White Stones.
Millbeck via White Stones at a glance
| Distance | 2.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 626 m |
| Time up | 1h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Millbeck (roadside parking) |
| Start grid reference | NY 255 261 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 254 280 |
Millbeck via White Stones 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 Millbeck via White Stones takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 25m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 15:05 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:03 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Carl Side summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Carl Side right now. The main Carl Side page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Carl Side forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Carl Side
Carl Side is a shoulder of Skiddaw above Bassenthwaite Lake, and walkers climb it from Millbeck or Dodd Wood as a quieter way on to Skiddaw. More about Carl Side, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Long Side (734 m), 0.7 km north-west
- Skiddaw (930 m), 1.1 km north-east
- Skiddaw Little Man (865 m), 1.2 km east
- Ullock Pike (690 m), 1.2 km north-west
- Dodd (502 m), 1.3 km south-west
- Sale How (666 m), 2.2 km east
Challenges that include Carl Side
Other routes up Carl Side
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodd Wood via Ullock Pike and Long Side | 5.0 km one way | 660 m | 2h 5m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 255 261, the summit at NY 254 280), 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.
Millbeck via White Stones: questions and answers
How far is Millbeck via White Stones?
Millbeck via White Stones is 2.4 km one way to the summit of Carl Side, with 626 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.8 km.
How long does Millbeck via White Stones take?
About 1h 30m to the summit of Carl Side and 2h 0m 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 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Millbeck via White Stones?
Millbeck via White Stones starts from Millbeck (roadside parking). The grid reference is NY 255 261.
Is Millbeck via White Stones 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 Millbeck via White Stones today?
By 15:05 at the latest. Sunset on Carl Side today is 18:05, Millbeck via White Stones takes about 2h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Millbeck via White Stones?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).