Grange via Maiden Moor up High Spy: route map, distance and time
653 m · Cumbria
High Spy is a 653m fell on the ridge between Borrowdale and Newlands, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a tall summit cairn above the cliffs of Eel Crags.
Climb to the ridge at Hause Gate, then follow the grassy crest south over Maiden Moor to the summit.
Grange via Maiden Moor at a glance
| Distance | 5.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 589 m |
| Time up | 2h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Grange-in-Borrowdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 252 175 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 234 162 |
Grange via Maiden Moor 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Grange via Maiden Moor takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 4h 5m |
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 13:45 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:43 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
High Spy summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for High Spy right now. The main High Spy page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live High Spy forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About High Spy
High Spy is a 653m fell on the ridge between Borrowdale and Newlands, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a tall summit cairn above the cliffs of Eel Crags. More about High Spy, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- High Spy North Top (634 m), 0.9 km north
- Dale Head (754 m), 1.4 km south-west
- Hindscarth (727 m), 1.9 km west
- Maiden Moor (575 m), 2 km north
- Honister Crag (634 m), 3 km south-west
Challenges that include High Spy
More walks from Grange-in-Borrowdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Grange via Hause Gate up Cat Bells
Other routes up High Spy
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosthwaite via Dalehead Tarn | 4.8 km one way | 586 m | 1h 55m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 252 175, the summit at NY 234 162), 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.
Grange via Maiden Moor: questions and answers
How far is Grange via Maiden Moor?
Grange via Maiden Moor is 5.8 km one way to the summit of High Spy, with 589 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.6 km.
How long does Grange via Maiden Moor take?
About 2h 10m to the summit of High Spy and 3h 20m 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 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Grange via Maiden Moor?
Grange via Maiden Moor starts from Grange-in-Borrowdale. The grid reference is NY 252 175.
Is Grange via Maiden Moor 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 Grange via Maiden Moor today?
By 13:45 at the latest. Sunset on High Spy today is 18:05, Grange via Maiden Moor takes about 3h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Grange via Maiden Moor?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).