Stair via Rowling End up Causey Pike: route map, distance and time
637 m · Cumbria
Causey Pike is the knobbly summit you see from Keswick at the eastern end of the Coledale ridge, with a short rocky clamber to finish.
Climb the steep nose of Rowling End, then follow the ridge west to the rocky summit cone, where you use your hands for a few moves.
Stair via Rowling End at a glance
| Distance | 2.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 526 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Stair (roadside parking, Newlands valley) |
| Start grid reference | NY 235 210 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 218 208 |
Stair via Rowling End 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 Stair via Rowling End 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 20m | 1h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 10m |
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 18:06. Start by 15:16 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:13 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Causey Pike summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Causey Pike right now. The main Causey Pike page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Causey Pike forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Causey Pike
Causey Pike is the knobbly summit you see from Keswick at the eastern end of the Coledale ridge, with a short rocky clamber to finish. More about Causey Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Scar Crags (672 m), 1 km west
- Outerside (568 m), 1 km north-west
- Barrow (455 m), 1.3 km north-east
- Ard Crags (581 m), 1.6 km south-west
- Sail (773 m), 2.1 km west
- Crag Hill (839 m), 2.6 km west
Challenges that include Causey Pike
More walks from Stair
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Stair via Barrow Door up Barrow
- Stair via Causey Pike and Sail up Crag Hill
- Stair via Sail Pass up Sail
- Stair over Causey Pike up Scar Crags
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 235 210, the summit at NY 218 208), 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.
Stair via Rowling End: questions and answers
How far is Stair via Rowling End?
Stair via Rowling End is 2.3 km one way to the summit of Causey Pike, with 526 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.6 km.
How long does Stair via Rowling End take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Causey Pike 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 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Stair via Rowling End?
Stair via Rowling End starts from Stair (roadside parking, Newlands valley). The grid reference is NY 235 210.
Is Stair via Rowling End 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 Stair via Rowling End today?
By 15:16 at the latest. Sunset on Causey Pike today is 18:06, Stair via Rowling End 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 Stair via Rowling End?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).