Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell up Grike: route map, distance and time
488 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY084140
Grike is a 488 m fell above the west end of Ennerdale Water, climbed with Crag Fell on a short circuit from Ennerdale Bridge.
Follow the lake shore from the west end of Ennerdale Water, climb onto Crag Fell, then cross grassy ground west to Grike.
Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell at a glance
| Distance | 5.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 458 m |
| Time up | 1h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Ennerdale Bridge (Bleach Green car park) |
| Start grid reference | NY 069 158 |
| Summit grid reference | NY084140 |
Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell 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 Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 25m |
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 07:08, sunset 16:46. Start by 13:01 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:10, sunset 16:44. Start by 12:59 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Grike summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Grike right now. The main Grike page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Grike forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Grike
Grike is a 488 m fell above the west end of Ennerdale Water, climbed with Crag Fell on a short circuit from Ennerdale Bridge. More about Grike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
Challenges that include Grike
More walks from Ennerdale Bridge
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell up Lank Rigg
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 069 158, the summit at NY084140), 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.
Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell: questions and answers
How far is Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell?
Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell is 5.0 km one way to the summit of Grike, with 458 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.0 km.
How long does Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell take?
About 1h 45m to the summit of Grike and 2h 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 3h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell?
Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell starts from Ennerdale Bridge (Bleach Green car park). The grid reference is NY 069 158.
Is Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell 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 Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell today?
By 13:01 at the latest. Sunset on Grike today is 16:46, Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell takes about 2h 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 Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).