Kentmere horseshoe up Froswick: route map, distance and time
720 m · Cumbria
Froswick is a 720m peak on the Kentmere horseshoe, the conical top between Ill Bell and Thornthwaite Crag above the Troutbeck and Kentmere valleys.
Climb to Garburn Pass, then follow the stony ridge north over Yoke and Ill Bell to Froswick.
Kentmere horseshoe at a glance
| Distance | 7.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 582 m |
| Time up | 2h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Kentmere village |
| Start grid reference | NY 458 042 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 435 085 |
Kentmere horseshoe 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 Kentmere horseshoe takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 3h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 45m |
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 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 13:14 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 13:12 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Froswick summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Froswick right now. The main Froswick page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Froswick forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Froswick
Froswick is a 720m peak on the Kentmere horseshoe, the conical top between Ill Bell and Thornthwaite Crag above the Troutbeck and Kentmere valleys. More about Froswick, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Ill Bell (757 m), 0.8 km south
- Thornthwaite Crag (784 m), 1.6 km north
- Yoke (707 m), 1.8 km south
- Mardale Ill Bell (760 m), 2 km north-east
- Stony Cove Pike (764 m), 2.3 km north-west
- Troutbeck Tongue (364 m), 2.5 km south-west
Challenges that include Froswick
More walks from Kentmere village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Kentmere eastern horseshoe arm up Harter Fell
- Kentmere via Garburn Pass and Yoke up Ill Bell
- Kentmere via Shipman Knotts up Kentmere Pike
- Kentmere via the Garburn Pass up Sallows
- Kentmere via Stile End up Shipman Knotts
- Kentmere western horseshoe arm up Thornthwaite Crag
- Kentmere via Garburn Pass up Yoke
Other routes up Froswick
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troutbeck via Garburn Pass | 8.4 km one way | 636 m | 2h 45m | Moderate |
| Kentmere western horseshoe arm | 6.1 km one way | 690 m | 2h 20m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 458 042, the summit at NY 435 085), 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.
Kentmere horseshoe: questions and answers
How far is the Kentmere horseshoe?
The Kentmere horseshoe is 7.2 km one way to the summit of Froswick, with 582 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 14.4 km.
How long does the Kentmere horseshoe take?
About 2h 25m to the summit of Froswick and 3h 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 4h 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Kentmere horseshoe?
The Kentmere horseshoe starts from Kentmere village. The grid reference is NY 458 042.
Is the Kentmere horseshoe 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 the Kentmere horseshoe today?
By 13:14 at the latest. Sunset on Froswick today is 18:04, The Kentmere horseshoe takes about 3h 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 the Kentmere horseshoe?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).