Grange via King's How up Grange Fell (Lake District C&W): route map, distance and time
417 m · Lake District C&W
Grange Fell is a knobbly, wooded fell in Borrowdale with several rocky tops, including King's How and Brund Fell, above Grange and Rosthwaite.
Climb the steep woodland path to King's How, then cross rough ground south-east to Brund Fell.
Grange via King's How at a glance
| Distance | 2.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 382 m |
| Time up | 1h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Bowder Stone car park, Borrowdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 253 163 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 264 162 |
Grange via King's How 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 Grange via King's How takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 0m |
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 18:05. Start by 15:30 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:28 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Grange Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Grange Fell right now. The main Grange Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Grange Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Grange Fell
Grange Fell is a knobbly, wooded fell in Borrowdale with several rocky tops, including King's How and Brund Fell, above Grange and Rosthwaite. More about Grange Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Great Crag (449 m), 1.7 km south
- High Tove (515 m), 2.5 km east
- High Seat (609 m), 2.8 km north-east
- High Spy North Top (634 m), 2.9 km west
Challenges that include Grange Fell
Other routes up Grange Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path | 2.4 km one way | 321 m | 1h 0m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 253 163, the summit at NY 264 162), 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.
Grange via King's How: questions and answers
How far is Grange via King's How?
Grange via King's How is 2.4 km one way to the summit of Grange Fell, with 382 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.8 km.
How long does Grange via King's How take?
About 1h 5m to the summit of Grange Fell and 1h 35m 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 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Grange via King's How?
Grange via King's How starts from Bowder Stone car park, Borrowdale. The grid reference is NY 253 163.
Is Grange via King's How 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 Grange via King's How today?
By 15:30 at the latest. Sunset on Grange Fell today is 18:05, Grange via King's How takes about 1h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Grange via King's How?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).