Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man up High Raise: route map, distance and time
763 m · Cumbria
High Raise is the 763m summit of the central fells, a broad grassy top between Langdale and Borrowdale with a trig pillar, a shelter and a wide panorama.
A pitched path climbs beside Stickle Ghyll to the tarn, then rougher ground leads up to Sergeant Man and across the plateau.
Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man at a glance
| Distance | 4.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 696 m |
| Time up | 2h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Stickle Ghyll car park, Great Langdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 295 064 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 280 095 |
Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man 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
- 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.
How long Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 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 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:05 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03. Start by 14:03 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 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
Light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 56% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:05.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 76% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03.
Best day of the next seven for Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man: Thursday 22 October, with summit gusts around 29 mph and a 72% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour High Raise forecast
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.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 56% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 41 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 763m summit of the central fells, a broad grassy top between Langdale and Borrowdale with a trig pillar, a shelter and a wide panorama. More about High Raise, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sergeant Man (736 m), 0.8 km south-east
- Codale Head (732 m), 0.9 km south-east
- Thunacar Knott (723 m), 1.5 km south
- Pavey Ark (702 m), 1.7 km south
- Sergeant's Crag (571 m), 2 km north
- Sergeants Crag (571 m), 2 km north
Challenges that include High Raise
More walks from Stickle Ghyll car park, Great Langdale
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
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Harrison Stickle
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Pike How up Harrison Stickle
- 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 High Raise
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere via Easedale Tarn | 7.5 km one way | 707 m | 2h 40m | Moderate |
| Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge | 6.0 km one way | 661 m | 2h 20m | Moderate |
| Mickleden via Stake Pass | 7.1 km one way | 700 m | 2h 35m | Hard |
| Rosthwaite via Greenup Gill and Greenup Edge | 7.4 km one way | 690 m | 2h 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 280 095), 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.
Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man: questions and answers
How far is Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man?
Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man is 4.7 km one way to the summit of High Raise, with 696 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.4 km.
How long does Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man take?
About 2h 5m to the summit of High Raise and 3h 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 3h 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man?
Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man starts from Stickle Ghyll car park, Great Langdale. The grid reference is NY 295 064.
Is Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man 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 Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man today?
By 14:05 at the latest. Sunset on High Raise today is 18:05, Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man takes about 3h 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 Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).