Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill 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.
Walk up Gasgale Gill to Coledale Hause, then climb west on to the summit plateau.
Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill at a glance
| Distance | 5.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 699 m |
| Time up | 2h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Lanthwaite Green car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 159 207 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 174 203 |
Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill 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 Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 10m |
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 13:46 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:43 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Grasmoor summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Monday 19 October
Moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 34 mph, 99% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03.
Best day of the next seven for Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 47 mph and a 39% 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 -3°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 47 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 Lanthwaite Green car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben up Whiteside
Other routes up Grasmoor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderdale Common via Lad Hows | 2.7 km one way | 714 m | 1h 45m | 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 159 207, 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.
Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill: questions and answers
How far is Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill?
Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill is 5.5 km one way to the summit of Grasmoor, with 699 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.0 km.
How long does Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill take?
About 2h 15m to the summit of Grasmoor and 3h 20m 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 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill?
Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill starts from Lanthwaite Green car park. The grid reference is NY 159 207.
Is Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill 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 Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill today?
By 13:46 at the latest. Sunset on Grasmoor today is 18:06, Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill takes about 3h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).