Sadgill to the plateau up Grey Crag: route map, distance and time
638 m · Cumbria
Grey Crag is a boggy, broad fell at the head of Longsleddale, the southern end of a quiet plateau with Tarn Crag and Harrop Pike.
Climb the steep slope east of the valley onto the moor, then cross boggy ground to the rocky summit.
Sadgill to the plateau at a glance
| Distance | 2.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 443 m |
| Time up | 1h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Sadgill, Longsleddale |
| Start grid reference | NY 482 057 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 497 072 |
Sadgill to the plateau 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 Sadgill to the plateau takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 25m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 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 07:47, sunset 18:04. Start by 15:19 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 15:17 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Grey Crag summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Grey Crag right now. The main Grey Crag page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Grey Crag forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Grey Crag
Grey Crag is a boggy, broad fell at the head of Longsleddale, the southern end of a quiet plateau with Tarn Crag and Harrop Pike. More about Grey Crag, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Harrop Pike (637 m), 0.7 km north-east
- Tarn Crag (664 m), 1.1 km north-west
- Shipman Knotts (587 m), 2.6 km south-west
Challenges that include Grey Crag
More walks from Sadgill, Longsleddale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass up Branstree
- Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass up Tarn Crag
- Sadgill via Grey Crag up Tarn Crag
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 482 057, the summit at NY 497 072), 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.
Sadgill to the plateau: questions and answers
How far is Sadgill to the plateau?
Sadgill to the plateau is 2.6 km one way to the summit of Grey Crag, with 443 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.2 km.
How long does Sadgill to the plateau take?
About 1h 15m to the summit of Grey Crag and 1h 45m 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 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Sadgill to the plateau?
Sadgill to the plateau starts from Sadgill, Longsleddale. The grid reference is NY 482 057.
Is Sadgill to the plateau 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 Sadgill to the plateau today?
By 15:19 at the latest. Sunset on Grey Crag today is 18:04, Sadgill to the plateau takes about 1h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Sadgill to the plateau?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).