Honister Pass direct up Grey Knotts: route map, distance and time
697 m · Cumbria
Grey Knotts is a knobbly, tor-dotted fell rising straight from Honister Pass, the quickest start to a round of Brandreth and Great Gable.
Climb the steep slope behind the slate mine beside the old fence posts to the rocky tors of the summit.
Honister Pass direct at a glance
| Distance | 1.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 333 m |
| Time up | 0h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Honister Slate Mine car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 224 135 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 217 125 |
Honister Pass direct 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
- Sky Hi Cafe0.0 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Seathwaite Farm Campsite1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Honister Pass direct takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 40m | 0h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 20m |
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 18:08. Start by 16:03 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 16:01 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Grey Knotts summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Grey Knotts right now. The main Grey Knotts page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Grey Knotts forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Grey Knotts
Grey Knotts is a knobbly, tor-dotted fell rising straight from Honister Pass, the quickest start to a round of Brandreth and Great Gable. More about Grey Knotts, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Brandreth (715 m), 0.7 km south
- Base Brown (646 m), 1.4 km south-east
- Honister Crag (634 m), 1.7 km north
- Green Gable (800 m), 1.9 km south
- Fleetwith Pike (649 m), 2 km north-west
- Great Gable (899 m), 2.3 km south
Challenges that include Grey Knotts
More walks from Honister Slate Mine car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Honister Pass via Grey Knotts up Brandreth
- Honister Pass via the Drum House up Brandreth
- Honister via Dale Head ridge up Dale Head
- Honister Pass up Fleetwith Pike
- Honister Pass via Green Gable up Great Gable
- Honister Pass via Brandreth up Green Gable
- Honister via Dale Head ridge up Hindscarth
- Honister via Dale Head ridge up Robinson
- Honister mapped summit walking paths up Honister Crag
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 224 135, the summit at NY 217 125), 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.
Honister Pass direct: questions and answers
How far is Honister Pass direct?
Honister Pass direct is 1.4 km one way to the summit of Grey Knotts, with 333 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 2.8 km.
How long does Honister Pass direct take?
About 0h 50m to the summit of Grey Knotts and 1h 5m 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 1h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Honister Pass direct?
Honister Pass direct starts from Honister Slate Mine car park. The grid reference is NY 224 135.
Is Honister Pass direct 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 Honister Pass direct today?
By 16:03 at the latest. Sunset on Grey Knotts today is 18:08, Honister Pass direct takes about 1h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Honister Pass direct?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).