Loweswater via Floutern Tarn up Great Borne: route map, distance and time
616 m · Cumbria
Great Borne is the 616m western end of the High Stile ridge, a steep, heathery fell above Ennerdale Water and the Floutern Pass.
A track and path lead south to Floutern Tarn and the pass, then a climb up the north side to the top.
Loweswater via Floutern Tarn at a glance
| Distance | 5.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 587 m |
| Time up | 2h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Loweswater village |
| Start grid reference | NY 131 201 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 123 163 |
Loweswater via Floutern Tarn 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 Loweswater via Floutern Tarn takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 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 07:50, sunset 18:06. Start by 13:56 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:52, sunset 18:04. Start by 13:54 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Great Borne summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Great Borne right now. The main Great Borne page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Great Borne forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Great Borne
Great Borne is the 616m western end of the High Stile ridge, a steep, heathery fell above Ennerdale Water and the Floutern Pass. More about Great Borne, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Starling Dodd (633 m), 1.9 km east
- Hen Comb (506 m), 1.9 km north-east
- Gavel Fell (524 m), 2.3 km north
Challenges that include Great Borne
More walks from Loweswater village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Loweswater round up Blake Fell
- Loweswater via High Nook Tarn up Gavel Fell
- Loweswater via Mosedale up Hen Comb
- Loweswater via the north end up Mellbreak
Other routes up Great Borne
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowness Knott via Great Borne and Starling Dodd | 2.4 km one way | 490 m | 1h 20m | Hard |
| Buttermere via Red Pike and the Ennerdale ridge | 8.4 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 131 201, the summit at NY 123 163), 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.
Loweswater via Floutern Tarn: questions and answers
How far is Loweswater via Floutern Tarn?
Loweswater via Floutern Tarn is 5.4 km one way to the summit of Great Borne, with 587 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.8 km.
How long does Loweswater via Floutern Tarn take?
About 2h 5m to the summit of Great Borne and 3h 10m 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 3h 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Loweswater via Floutern Tarn?
Loweswater via Floutern Tarn starts from Loweswater village. The grid reference is NY 131 201.
Is Loweswater via Floutern Tarn 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 Loweswater via Floutern Tarn today?
By 13:56 at the latest. Sunset on Great Borne today is 18:06, Loweswater via Floutern Tarn takes about 3h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Loweswater via Floutern Tarn?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).