Mosedale via the east face up Carrock Fell: route map, distance and time
662 m · Cumbria
Carrock Fell is a rocky 662m fell on the eastern edge of the Northern Fells, above Mosedale, with the remains of a hill fort on its summit.
A steep path climbs through boulders and crags on the east face to the summit.
Mosedale via the east face at a glance
| Distance | 2.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 438 m |
| Time up | 1h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Mosedale, Caldew valley |
| Start grid reference | NY 357 323 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 341 336 |
Mosedale via the east face 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 Mosedale via the east face takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 15m |
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 07:06, sunset 16:44. Start by 13:54 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:08, sunset 16:42. Start by 13:52 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Carrock Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Carrock Fell right now. The main Carrock Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Carrock Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Carrock Fell
Carrock Fell is a rocky 662m fell on the eastern edge of the Northern Fells, above Mosedale, with the remains of a hill fort on its summit. More about Carrock Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- High Pike (658 m), 2.7 km north-west
- Hare Stones (627 m), 2.8 km west
Challenges that include Carrock Fell
More walks from Mosedale, Caldew valley
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Mosedale over Carrock Fell up High Pike
- Mosedale via Grainsgill Beck up Knott
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 357 323, the summit at NY 341 336), 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.
Mosedale via the east face: questions and answers
How far is Mosedale via the east face?
Mosedale via the east face is 2.8 km one way to the summit of Carrock Fell, with 438 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.6 km.
How long does Mosedale via the east face take?
About 1h 15m to the summit of Carrock Fell and 1h 50m 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 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Mosedale via the east face?
Mosedale via the east face starts from Mosedale, Caldew valley. The grid reference is NY 357 323.
Is Mosedale via the east face suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Mosedale via the east face today?
By 13:54 at the latest. Sunset on Carrock Fell today is 16:44, Mosedale via the east face takes about 1h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Mosedale via the east face?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).