Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path 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.
Follow the old path towards Watendlath and turn off at the top to climb the rocky knolls of Brund Fell.
Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path at a glance
| Distance | 2.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 321 m |
| Time up | 1h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Rosthwaite, Borrowdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 257 147 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 264 162 |
Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path 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 Langstrath Inn1.3 km
- The Yew Tree Pub1.6 km
- The Flock-in0.0 km
- Borrowdale YHA0.6 km
- Peathouse Tea & Coffee Shop1.2 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets1.5 km
- Chapel House Farm Campsite0.8 km
- National Trust Campsite1.8 km
- Seatoller Farm1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 50m |
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 15:35 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:33 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 30m 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
More walks from Rosthwaite, Borrowdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Rosthwaite and the Glaramara ridge up Allen Crags
- Rosthwaite and the Glaramara ridge up Glaramara
- Rosthwaite via Greenup Gill and Greenup Edge up High Raise
- Rosthwaite via Dalehead Tarn up High Spy
- Rosthwaite via Greenup Gill and Greenup Edge up Sergeant Man
- Rosthwaite and the Glaramara ridge up Rosthwaite Fell
- Rosthwaite and the Glaramara ridge up Looking Steads
- Rosthwaite and the Glaramara ridge up Red Beck Top
- Rosthwaite and the Glaramara ridge up High House Tarn Top
Other routes up Grange Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange via King's How | 2.4 km one way | 382 m | 1h 5m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 257 147, 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.
Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path: questions and answers
How far is the Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path?
The Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path is 2.4 km one way to the summit of Grange Fell, with 321 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.8 km.
How long does the Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path take?
About 1h 0m to the summit of Grange Fell and 1h 30m 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 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path?
The Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path starts from Rosthwaite, Borrowdale. The grid reference is NY 257 147.
Is the Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path 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 Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path today?
By 15:35 at the latest. Sunset on Grange Fell today is 18:05, The Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path takes about 1h 30m 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 Rosthwaite via the Watendlath path?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).