North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge up Hartsop Above How: route map, distance and time
586 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY383120
Hartsop above How is a 586 m top on the long ridge between Deepdale and Dovedale, the north-eastern arm of Hart Crag near Brothers Water.
Climb onto the ridge from the road and follow the crest south-west to the summit, with Deepdale on one side and Dovedale on the other.
North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge at a glance
| Distance | 3.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 428 m |
| Time up | 1h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Deepdale Bridge, Patterdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 399 144 |
| Summit grid reference | NY383120 |
North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge 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
- White Lion Inn1.5 km
- Patterdale Hotel1.6 km
- Side Farm Tea Room1.9 km
- Public toilets1.5 km
- Patterdale Youth Hostel camp site1.3 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 35m |
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 18:05. Start by 15:00 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:57 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Hartsop Above How summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Hartsop Above How right now. The main Hartsop Above How page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Hartsop Above How forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Hartsop Above How
Hartsop above How is a 586 m top on the long ridge between Deepdale and Dovedale, the north-eastern arm of Hart Crag near Brothers Water. More about Hartsop Above How, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- High Hartsop Dodd (519 m), 1.6 km south-east
- Hart Crag (823 m), 1.7 km south-west
- Dove Crag (792 m), 1.8 km south-west
- St Sunday Crag (841 m), 2 km north-west
- Little Hart Crag (637 m), 2 km south
- Birks (624 m), 2.4 km north
Challenges that include Hartsop Above How
More walks from Deepdale Bridge, Patterdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Deepdale Bridge via Hartsop above How up Hart Crag
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 399 144, the summit at NY383120), 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.
North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge: questions and answers
How far is North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge?
North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge is 3.4 km one way to the summit of Hartsop Above How, with 428 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.8 km.
How long does North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge take?
About 1h 25m to the summit of Hartsop Above How and 2h 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 2h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge?
North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge starts from Deepdale Bridge, Patterdale. The grid reference is NY 399 144.
Is North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge 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 North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge today?
By 15:00 at the latest. Sunset on Hartsop Above How today is 18:05, North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge takes about 2h 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 North-east ridge from Deepdale Bridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).