Martindale Hause 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.
A broad grassy path climbs from the road by the church to the summit cairn.
Martindale Hause at a glance
| Distance | 0.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 167 m |
| Time up | 0h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 0h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | St Peter's Church, Martindale Hause (roadside parking) |
| Start grid reference | NY 435 191 |
| Summit grid reference | NY433198 |
Martindale Hause 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 Martindale Hause takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 20m | 0h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 30m | 0h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 45m |
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 16:24 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 16:22 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 40m 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 St Peter's Church, Martindale Hause
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Martindale along the ridge up Beda Fell
- Martindale church up the west side up Steel Knotts
- Martindale via Nab End up The Nab
Other routes up Hallin Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howtown lakeshore | 1.6 km one way | 235 m | 0h 45m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 435 191, 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.
Martindale Hause: questions and answers
How far is Martindale Hause?
Martindale Hause is 0.9 km one way to the summit of Hallin Fell, with 167 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 1.8 km.
How long does Martindale Hause take?
About 0h 30m to the summit of Hallin Fell and 0h 40m 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 0h 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Martindale Hause?
Martindale Hause starts from St Peter's Church, Martindale Hause (roadside parking). The grid reference is NY 435 191.
Is Martindale Hause 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 Martindale Hause today?
By 16:24 at the latest. Sunset on Hallin Fell today is 18:04, Martindale Hause takes about 0h 40m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Martindale Hause?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).