Mosedale over Carrock Fell up High Pike: route map, distance and time
658 m · Cumbria
High Pike is a grassy Northern Fells summit above Caldbeck, with a trig pillar and a slate bench looking out over the Solway Firth.
Climb Carrock Fell first, then cross the moorland west and north to High Pike over rough, sometimes wet grass.
Mosedale over Carrock Fell at a glance
| Distance | 5.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 529 m |
| Time up | 2h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Mosedale |
| Start grid reference | NY 357 323 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 318 350 |
Mosedale over Carrock 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
How long Mosedale over Carrock Fell takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 4h 0m |
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 07:07, sunset 16:44. Start by 12:29 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:42. Start by 12:27 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
High Pike summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for High Pike right now. The main High Pike page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live High Pike forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About High Pike
High Pike is a grassy Northern Fells summit above Caldbeck, with a trig pillar and a slate bench looking out over the Solway Firth. More about High Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Hare Stones (627 m), 0.7 km south-west
- Great Lingy Hill (616 m), 1.3 km south-west
- Miller Moss (610 m), 1.9 km south-west
- Carrock Fell (662 m), 2.7 km south-east
- Great Sca Fell (651 m), 2.9 km south-west
- Brae Fell (586 m), 3 km west
Challenges that include High Pike
More walks from Mosedale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Mosedale via the east face up Carrock Fell
- Mosedale via Grainsgill Beck up Knott
Other routes up High Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fell Side from the north | 3.4 km one way | 376 m | 1h 20m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 357 323, the summit at NY 318 350), 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.
Mosedale over Carrock Fell: questions and answers
How far is Mosedale over Carrock Fell?
Mosedale over Carrock Fell is 5.9 km one way to the summit of High Pike, with 529 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.8 km.
How long does Mosedale over Carrock Fell take?
About 2h 5m to the summit of High Pike and 3h 15m 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 4h 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Mosedale over Carrock Fell?
Mosedale over Carrock Fell starts from Mosedale. The grid reference is NY 357 323.
Is Mosedale over Carrock 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 Mosedale over Carrock Fell today?
By 12:29 at the latest. Sunset on High Pike today is 16:44, Mosedale over Carrock Fell takes about 3h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Mosedale over Carrock Fell?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).