Honister Pass via Dale Head up Hindscarth: route map, distance and time
727 m · Cumbria
Hindscarth is a 727m fell between Robinson and Dale Head on the Newlands horseshoe, with a fine north ridge over Scope End.
Climb Dale Head beside the old fence posts, then follow Hindscarth Edge west.
Honister Pass via Dale Head at a glance
| Distance | 5.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 641 m |
| Time up | 2h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Honister Pass slate mine car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 214 145 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 215 165 |
Honister Pass via Dale Head 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 Honister Pass via Dale Head takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 50m |
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 07:47, sunset 18:08. Start by 14:03 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 14:01 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Hindscarth summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Hindscarth right now. The main Hindscarth page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Hindscarth forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Hindscarth
Hindscarth is a 727m fell between Robinson and Dale Head on the Newlands horseshoe, with a fine north ridge over Scope End. More about Hindscarth, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Dale Head (754 m), 1.4 km south-east
- Robinson (738 m), 1.4 km west
- High Spy (653 m), 1.9 km east
- High Spy North Top (634 m), 2.2 km east
- Honister Crag (634 m), 2.4 km south
- Fleetwith Pike (649 m), 2.5 km south
Challenges that include Hindscarth
More walks from Honister Pass slate mine car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Honister Pass up Dale Head
Other routes up Hindscarth
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Town via Scope End | 4.6 km one way | 589 m | 1h 55m | Moderate |
| Honister via Dale Head ridge | 3.7 km one way | 450 m | 1h 30m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 214 145, the summit at NY 215 165), 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.
Honister Pass via Dale Head: questions and answers
How far is Honister Pass via Dale Head?
Honister Pass via Dale Head is 5.1 km one way to the summit of Hindscarth, with 641 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.2 km.
How long does Honister Pass via Dale Head take?
About 2h 5m to the summit of Hindscarth and 3h 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 3h 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Honister Pass via Dale Head?
Honister Pass via Dale Head starts from Honister Pass slate mine car park. The grid reference is NY 214 145.
Is Honister Pass via Dale Head 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 Honister Pass via Dale Head today?
By 14:03 at the latest. Sunset on Hindscarth today is 18:08, Honister Pass via Dale Head takes about 3h 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 Honister Pass via Dale Head?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).