Troutbeck via Garburn Pass 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.
The Garburn track climbs to the pass, then the ridge leads north over Yoke and Ill Bell.
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass at a glance
| Distance | 8.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 636 m |
| Time up | 2h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Troutbeck village |
| Start grid reference | NY 411 029 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 435 085 |
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass 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
- The Haybarn Inn0.5 km
- Mortal Man0.5 km
- Queen's Head Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Post Office0.6 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- YHA Windermere Campsite1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Troutbeck via Garburn Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 20m | 5h 30m |
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 12:39 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 12:37 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 25m 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 Troutbeck village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Troutbeck via Nanny Lane up Baystones
- Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass up Sallows
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows up Sour Howes
- Troutbeck valley round up Troutbeck Tongue
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Yoke
Other routes up Froswick
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere horseshoe | 7.2 km one way | 582 m | 2h 25m | 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 411 029, 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.
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass: questions and answers
How far is Troutbeck via Garburn Pass?
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass is 8.4 km one way to the summit of Froswick, with 636 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 16.8 km.
How long does Troutbeck via Garburn Pass take?
About 2h 45m to the summit of Froswick and 4h 25m 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 5h 30m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Troutbeck via Garburn Pass?
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass starts from Troutbeck village. The grid reference is NY 411 029.
Is Troutbeck via Garburn Pass 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 Troutbeck via Garburn Pass today?
By 12:39 at the latest. Sunset on Froswick today is 18:04, Troutbeck via Garburn Pass takes about 4h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Troutbeck via Garburn Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).