Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths up High Raise: route map, distance and time
804 m · Cumbria
High Raise is the second highest of the Far Eastern Fells, a stony dome north of High Street above Haweswater and Martindale.
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Burnbanks village car park.
Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths starts at about 215 m and gains 625 m over 7.5 km to 790 m on the track. The first 3 km are the easy part, averaging 4%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 4 km, which climbs 179 m at an average of 18%, with a 500 m stretch from 3.5 km at about 26%. The final 0.5 km eases to the top.
Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths at a glance
| Distance | 7.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 620 m |
| Climb on the track | 625 m up, 50 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 213 m to 793 m (summit 804 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 26%, from 3.5 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 8% of the way |
| Time up | 2h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Burnbanks village car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 507 161 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 448 134 |
| Parking | Burnbanks village car park |
Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths 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.
Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths 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 | 268 m | +53 m | 5% | NY 501 160 |
| 2 km | 268 m | +0 m | 0% | NY 491 157 |
| 3 km | 341 m | +73 m | 7% | NY 483 157 |
| 4 km | 520 m | +179 m | 18% | NY 475 152 |
| 5 km | 659 m | +139 m | 14% | NY 466 148 |
| 6 km | 705 m | +46 m | 5% | NY 458 142 |
| 7 km | 751 m | +46 m | 5% | NY 452 135 |
| 7.5 km | 790 m | +40 m | 8% | NY 448 134 |
How long Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 4h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 5m | 5h 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 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 13:04 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 13:02 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
High Raise summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Monday 19 October
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 28% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 33 mph, 84% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02.
Best day of the next seven for Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths: Thursday 22 October, with summit gusts around 33 mph and a 49% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour High Raise forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb High Raise?
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -1°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 47 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About High Raise
High Raise is the second highest of the Far Eastern Fells, a stony dome north of High Street above Haweswater and Martindale. More about High Raise, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Rampsgill Head (792 m), 0.8 km south-west
- Kidsty Pike (781 m), 0.9 km south
- The Knott (739 m), 1.4 km south-west
- Rest Dodd (696 m), 1.6 km west
- The Nab (576 m), 2.2 km north-west
- Rough Crag (628 m), 2.3 km south
More walks from Burnbanks village car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths up Loadpot Hill
- Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths up Selside Pike
- Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths up Wether Hill
- Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths up Branstree NE Top
- Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths up Wether Hill
Other routes up High Raise
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mardale Head via Kidsty Pike | 5.7 km one way | 640 m | 2h 10m | Moderate |
| Hartsop via Hayeswater and The Knott | 4.7 km one way | 650 m | 2h 0m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 507 161, the summit at NY 448 134), 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.
Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths: questions and answers
How far is Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths?
Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths is 7.5 km one way to the summit of High Raise, with 620 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 15.0 km.
How long does Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths take?
About 2h 30m to the summit of High Raise and 4h 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 5h 0m for the round trip.
How steep is Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths?
The steepest 500 m averages about 26%, starting 3.5 km from the start, and 8% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths climbs 625 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths?
Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths starts from Burnbanks village car park. The grid reference is NY 507 161. Burnbanks village car park
Is Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first, such as Mardale Head via Kidsty Pike.
What time should I start Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths today?
By 13:04 at the latest. Sunset on High Raise today is 18:04, Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths takes about 4h 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 Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths?
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.