Howtown lakeshore up Hallin Fell: route map, distance and time
388 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY433198
Hallin Fell is a small, rounded fell on the east shore of Ullswater, a short walk from Martindale with a big view over the lake.
You follow the lakeshore path round the foot of the fell, then climb its steeper northern slope.
Howtown lakeshore at a glance
| Distance | 1.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 235 m |
| Time up | 0h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Howtown pier, Ullswater |
| Start grid reference | NY 442 196 |
| Summit grid reference | NY433198 |
Howtown lakeshore 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 Howtown lakeshore takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 15m |
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 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 16:04 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 16:02 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Hallin Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Hallin Fell right now. The main Hallin Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Hallin Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Hallin Fell
Hallin Fell is a small, rounded fell on the east shore of Ullswater, a short walk from Martindale with a big view over the lake. More about Hallin Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Steel Knotts (432 m), 1.8 km south-east
- Bonscale Pike (524 m), 2.1 km east
- Beda Fell (509 m), 2.7 km south
- Loadpot Hill (672 m), 2.9 km south-east
- Arthur's Pike (533 m), 2.9 km east
- Arthurs Pike (533 m), 2.9 km east
Challenges that include Hallin Fell
More walks from Howtown pier, Ullswater
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Howtown via Bonscale Pike up Arthur's Pike
- Howtown direct up Bonscale Pike
- Howtown via Fusedale up Loadpot Hill
- Howtown up the north ridge up Steel Knotts
- Howtown via Fusedale up Wether Hill
Other routes up Hallin Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale Hause | 0.9 km one way | 167 m | 0h 30m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 442 196, the summit at NY433198), 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.
Howtown lakeshore: questions and answers
How far is Howtown lakeshore?
Howtown lakeshore is 1.6 km one way to the summit of Hallin Fell, with 235 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.2 km.
How long does Howtown lakeshore take?
About 0h 45m to the summit of Hallin Fell and 1h 0m 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 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Howtown lakeshore?
Howtown lakeshore starts from Howtown pier, Ullswater. The grid reference is NY 442 196.
Is Howtown lakeshore 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 Howtown lakeshore today?
By 16:04 at the latest. Sunset on Hallin Fell today is 18:04, Howtown lakeshore takes about 1h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Howtown lakeshore?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).