Watendlath bridleway up High Tove: route map, distance and time
515 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY289165
High Tove is a wet, grassy top on the central ridge between Thirlmere and Watendlath, crossed by the old path from Armboth to Watendlath.
Take the bridleway east from Watendlath up onto the ridge, then turn north for the short walk to the summit.
Watendlath bridleway at a glance
| Distance | 1.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 254 m |
| Time up | 0h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Watendlath (National Trust car park) |
| Start grid reference | NY 275 163 |
| Summit grid reference | NY289165 |
Watendlath bridleway 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 Watendlath bridleway takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
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 16:00 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:58 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
High Tove summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for High Tove right now. The main High Tove page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live High Tove forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About High Tove
High Tove is a wet, grassy top on the central ridge between Thirlmere and Watendlath, crossed by the old path from Armboth to Watendlath. More about High Tove, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Armboth Fell (475 m), 1 km south-east
- High Seat (609 m), 1.5 km north
- Grange Fell (417 m), 2.5 km west
- Great Crag (449 m), 2.6 km south-west
Challenges that include High Tove
More walks from Watendlath
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Watendlath via Dock Tarn up Great Crag
- Watendlath via High Tove up High Seat
Other routes up High Tove
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armboth from Thirlmere | 2.2 km one way | 331 m | 1h 0m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 275 163, the summit at NY289165), 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.
Watendlath bridleway: questions and answers
How far is Watendlath bridleway?
Watendlath bridleway is 1.6 km one way to the summit of High Tove, with 254 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.2 km.
How long does Watendlath bridleway take?
About 0h 45m to the summit of High Tove and 1h 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 1h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Watendlath bridleway?
Watendlath bridleway starts from Watendlath (National Trust car park). The grid reference is NY 275 163.
Is Watendlath bridleway suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Watendlath bridleway today?
By 16:00 at the latest. Sunset on High Tove today is 18:05, Watendlath bridleway takes about 1h 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 Watendlath bridleway?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).