Orthwaite via Trusmadoor up Great Cockup: route map, distance and time
526 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY273333
Great Cockup is a 526m grassy fell in the Uldale fells, at the quiet northern edge of the Skiddaw massif, climbed from Orthwaite.
A grassy valley path leads towards Trusmadoor, then a short climb west reaches the summit ridge.
Orthwaite via Trusmadoor at a glance
| Distance | 4.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 386 m |
| Time up | 1h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Orthwaite |
| Start grid reference | NY 252 342 |
| Summit grid reference | NY273333 |
Orthwaite via Trusmadoor 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 Orthwaite via Trusmadoor takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 55m |
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 07:07, sunset 16:45. Start by 13:25 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:43. Start by 13:23 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Great Cockup summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Great Cockup right now. The main Great Cockup page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Great Cockup forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Great Cockup
Great Cockup is a 526m grassy fell in the Uldale fells, at the quiet northern edge of the Skiddaw massif, climbed from Orthwaite. More about Great Cockup, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Meal Fell (549 m), 1.1 km north-east
- Great Sca Fell (651 m), 1.9 km east
- Longlands Fell (483 m), 2.1 km north
- Knott (710 m), 2.3 km east
- Brae Fell (586 m), 2.4 km north-east
- Bakestall (674 m), 2.7 km south
Challenges that include Great Cockup
More walks from Orthwaite
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Orthwaite via Trusmadoor up Knott
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 252 342, the summit at NY273333), 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.
Orthwaite via Trusmadoor: questions and answers
How far is Orthwaite via Trusmadoor?
Orthwaite via Trusmadoor is 4.3 km one way to the summit of Great Cockup, with 386 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.6 km.
How long does Orthwaite via Trusmadoor take?
About 1h 30m to the summit of Great Cockup and 2h 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 2h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Orthwaite via Trusmadoor?
Orthwaite via Trusmadoor starts from Orthwaite. The grid reference is NY 252 342.
Is Orthwaite via Trusmadoor suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Orthwaite via Trusmadoor today?
By 13:25 at the latest. Sunset on Great Cockup today is 16:45, Orthwaite via Trusmadoor takes about 2h 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 Orthwaite via Trusmadoor?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).