Overbeck western fell walking approach up Caw Fell: route map, distance and time
697 m · Cumbria
Caw Fell is a 697 m remote grassy fell in the Western Fells, on the long ridge running west from Haycock between Ennerdale and Wasdale.
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park.
Overbeck western fell walking approach starts at about 64 m and gains 730 m over 7.8 km to 691 m on the track. The first 4 km are the easy part, averaging 8%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 6 km, which climbs 221 m at an average of 22%, with a 500 m stretch from 4.9 km at about 27%. The final 0.8 km eases to the top. About 14% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Overbeck western fell walking approach at a glance
| Distance | 7.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Climb on the track | 730 m up, 107 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 63 m to 785 m (summit 697 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 27%, from 4.9 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 14% of the way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 167 068 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 132 109 |
| Parking | Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park |
Overbeck western fell walking approach map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Overbeck western fell walking approach GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
Overbeck western fell walking approach kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 81 m | +17 m | 2% | NY 160 067 |
| 2 km | 173 m | +92 m | 9% | NY 158 076 |
| 3 km | 275 m | +103 m | 10% | NY 152 083 |
| 4 km | 367 m | +91 m | 9% | NY 149 091 |
| 5 km | 484 m | +117 m | 12% | NY 151 101 |
| 6 km | 705 m | +221 m | 22% steep | NY 147 109 |
| 7 km | 703 m | -2 m | 0% | NY 139 110 |
| 7.8 km | 691 m | -12 m | -2% | NY 132 109 |
How long Overbeck western fell walking approach takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 25m | 5h 20m |
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.
Caw Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Caw Fell right now. The main Caw Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Caw Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Caw Fell
Caw Fell is a 697 m remote grassy fell in the Western Fells, on the long ridge running west from Haycock between Ennerdale and Wasdale. More about Caw Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Little Gowder Crag (735 m), 0.8 km east
- Haycock (797 m), 1.3 km east
- Iron Crag (640 m), 1.3 km north-west
- Steeple (819 m), 2.6 km east
- Seatallan (693 m), 2.7 km south
- Scoat Fell (841 m), 2.8 km east
Challenges that include Caw Fell
More walks from Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Overbeck western fell walking approach up Haycock
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Red Pike
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Scoat Fell
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Steeple
- Overbeck Bridge via Great Door up Yewbarrow
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Black Crag
- Overbeck western fell walking approach up Little Gowder Crag
- Overbeck western fell walking approach up Iron Crag
Other routes up Caw Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennerdale western fell walking paths | 7.5 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 167 068, the summit at NY 132 109), 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.
Overbeck western fell walking approach: questions and answers
How far is Overbeck western fell walking approach?
Overbeck western fell walking approach is 7.8 km one way to the summit of Caw Fell. There and back by the same way is about 15.6 km.
How steep is Overbeck western fell walking approach?
The steepest 500 m averages about 27%, starting 4.9 km from the start, and 14% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Overbeck western fell walking approach climbs 730 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Overbeck western fell walking approach?
Overbeck western fell walking approach starts from Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park. The grid reference is NY 167 068. Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park
Is Overbeck western fell walking approach 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.
Is there a GPX for Overbeck western fell walking approach?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.