Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows up Grasmoor: route map, distance and time
852 m · Cumbria
Grasmoor is the highest fell in the north-western Lakes, a massive block of a mountain rising above Crummock Water with a broad summit plateau.
Climb the steep grassy ridge of Lad Hows above Crummock Water, then follow the edge on to the plateau.
Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows at a glance
| Distance | 2.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 714 m |
| Time up | 1h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Cinderdale Common (roadside, Crummock Water) |
| Start grid reference | NY 163 193 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 174 203 |
Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows 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
How long Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 1h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 2h 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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 14:51 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 14:48 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Grasmoor summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Monday 19 October
Light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 51% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 33 mph, 86% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03.
Best day of the next seven for Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 45 mph and a 51% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Grasmoor forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Grasmoor?
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -2°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 51% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 45 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Grasmoor
Grasmoor is the highest fell in the north-western Lakes, a massive block of a mountain rising above Crummock Water with a broad summit plateau. More about Grasmoor, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Wandope (774 m), 1.5 km south-east
- Whiteless Pike (660 m), 1.5 km south
- Whiteside East Top (719 m), 1.7 km north
- Whiteside (707 m), 1.7 km north
- Crag Hill (839 m), 1.8 km east
- Sand Hill (756 m), 1.9 km north-east
Challenges that include Grasmoor
More walks from Cinderdale Common
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Cinderdale Common up the north-west ridge up Rannerdale Knotts
Other routes up Grasmoor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill | 5.5 km one way | 699 m | 2h 15m | Moderate |
| Braithwaite via Coledale Hause | 7.2 km one way | — | — | Hard |
| Lanthwaite via Gasgale Gill and Coledale Hause | 7.5 km one way | 820 m | 2h 50m | Hard |
| Buttermere via Whiteless Pike | 6.6 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 163 193, the summit at NY 174 203), 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.
Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows: questions and answers
How far is Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows?
Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows is 2.7 km one way to the summit of Grasmoor, with 714 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.4 km.
How long does Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows take?
About 1h 45m to the summit of Grasmoor and 2h 15m 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 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows?
Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows starts from Cinderdale Common (roadside, Crummock Water). The grid reference is NY 163 193.
Is Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows 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 Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows today?
By 14:51 at the latest. Sunset on Grasmoor today is 18:06, Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows takes about 2h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).