Thackthwaite to the ridge up Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell: route map, distance and time
416 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY132242
Fellbarrow, also called Mosser Fell, is the northern end of the Loweswater fells, a quiet grassy hill walkers pair with Low Fell.
Follow the lane and path up onto the grassy ridge, then walk north to the summit.
Thackthwaite to the ridge at a glance
| Distance | 2.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 306 m |
| Time up | 0h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Thackthwaite, Vale of Lorton |
| Start grid reference | NY 148 236 |
| Summit grid reference | NY132242 |
Thackthwaite to the ridge 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 the Thackthwaite to the ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 40m |
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 07:08, sunset 16:46. Start by 14:26 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:44. Start by 14:24 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell
Fellbarrow, also called Mosser Fell, is the northern end of the Loweswater fells, a quiet grassy hill walkers pair with Low Fell. More about Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Low Fell (423 m), 1.7 km south
Challenges that include Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell
More walks from Thackthwaite, Vale of Lorton
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Thackthwaite and the ridge up Low Fell
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 148 236, the summit at NY132242), 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.
Thackthwaite to the ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Thackthwaite to the ridge?
The Thackthwaite to the ridge is 2.1 km one way to the summit of Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell, with 306 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.2 km.
How long does the Thackthwaite to the ridge take?
About 0h 55m to the summit of Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell and 1h 20m 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 1h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Thackthwaite to the ridge?
The Thackthwaite to the ridge starts from Thackthwaite, Vale of Lorton. The grid reference is NY 148 236.
Is the Thackthwaite to the ridge suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start the Thackthwaite to the ridge today?
By 14:26 at the latest. Sunset on Fellbarrow - Mosser Fell today is 16:46, The Thackthwaite to the ridge takes about 1h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Thackthwaite to the ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).