New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Harrison Stickle: route map, distance and time
735 m · Cumbria
Harrison Stickle is the highest of the Langdale Pikes, a rocky summit above Great Langdale and Stickle Tarn on one of the busiest paths in the Lakes.
Climb the pitched path beside Stickle Ghyll to the tarn, then work round to the back of the fell for the final climb.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn starts at about 89 m and gains 609 m over 2.7 km to 701 m on the track. It is steep from the start: the first kilometre climbs 230 m (23%). The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 2.7 km, which climbs 202 m at an average of 29%, with a 500 m stretch from 1.9 km at about 39%. That last pull ends at the summit. About 58% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn at a glance
| Distance | 2.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 640 m |
| Climb on the track | 609 m up, 0 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 89 m to 701 m (summit 735 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 39%, from 1.9 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 58% of the way |
| Time up | 1h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | New Dungeon Ghyll car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 295 064 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 281 074 |
| Parking | New Dungeon Ghyll car park |
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Walker's Bar0.1 km
- Sticklebarn0.1 km
- Old Dungeon Ghyll Climbers Bar1.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Great Langdale Campsite1.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 319 m | +230 m | 23% steep | NY 288 070 |
| 2 km | 499 m | +180 m | 18% | NY 285 074 |
| 2.7 km | 701 m | +202 m | 29% steep | NY 281 073 |
How long New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 1h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 40m |
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 14:58 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:55 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Harrison Stickle summit weather for this route
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About Harrison Stickle
Harrison Stickle is the highest of the Langdale Pikes, a rocky summit above Great Langdale and Stickle Tarn on one of the busiest paths in the Lakes. More about Harrison Stickle, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Loft Crag (682 m), 0.5 km south-west
- Thunacar Knott (723 m), 0.6 km north
- Pavey Ark (702 m), 0.6 km north-east
- Pike of Stickle (708 m), 0.8 km west
- Sergeant Man (736 m), 1.6 km north
- Codale Head (732 m), 1.8 km north
Challenges that include Harrison Stickle
More walks from New Dungeon Ghyll car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn up Blea Rigg
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man up High Raise
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Loft Crag
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn and North Rake up Pavey Ark
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag up Pike of Stickle
- Stickle Gill and Stickle Tarn walking paths up Pike of Stickle
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn up Sergeant Man
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Thunacar Knott
Other routes up Harrison Stickle
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Dungeon Ghyll via Pike How | 2.4 km one way | 642 m | 1h 35m | Moderate |
| Old Dungeon Ghyll and the Langdale Pikes | 3.1 km one way | 650 m | 1h 40m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 295 064, the summit at NY 281 074), 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.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn: questions and answers
How far is New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn?
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn is 2.7 km one way to the summit of Harrison Stickle, with 640 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.4 km.
How long does New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn take?
About 1h 35m to the summit of Harrison Stickle and 2h 10m 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 40m for the round trip.
How steep is New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn?
The steepest 500 m averages about 39%, starting 1.9 km from the start, and 58% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn climbs 609 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn?
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn starts from New Dungeon Ghyll car park. The grid reference is NY 295 064. New Dungeon Ghyll car park
Is New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn 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 New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn today?
By 14:58 at the latest. Sunset on Harrison Stickle today is 18:08, New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn takes about 2h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.