Ennerdale western fell walking paths up Iron Crag: route map, distance and time
640 m · Cumbria
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale.
Ennerdale western fell walking paths starts at about 114 m and gains 622 m over 6.0 km to 637 m on the track. It is steep from the start: the first kilometre climbs 165 m (17%). The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 2 km, which climbs 230 m at an average of 23%, with a 500 m stretch from 1.3 km at about 29%. The final kilometre eases to the top. About 17% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Ennerdale western fell walking paths at a glance
| Distance | 6.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 620 m |
| Climb on the track | 622 m up, 104 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 114 m to 637 m (summit 640 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 29%, from 1.3 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 17% of the way |
| Time up | 2h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 085 153 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 123 119 |
| Parking | Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale |
Ennerdale western fell 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 Ennerdale western fell 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.
Ennerdale western fell 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 | 279 m | +165 m | 17% | NY 087 147 |
| 2 km | 509 m | +230 m | 23% steep | NY 095 144 |
| 3 km | 408 m | -100 m | -10% | NY 100 136 |
| 4 km | 528 m | +119 m | 12% | NY 107 130 |
| 5 km | 586 m | +58 m | 6% | NY 115 125 |
| 6 km | 637 m | +51 m | 5% | NY 123 119 |
How long Ennerdale western fell walking paths takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 15m |
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 07:50, sunset 18:06. Start by 13:41 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:04. Start by 13:39 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Iron Crag summit weather for this route
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Challenges that include Iron Crag
More walks from Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
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Other routes up Iron Crag
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overbeck western fell walking approach | 9.3 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 085 153, the summit at NY 123 119), 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.
Ennerdale western fell walking paths: questions and answers
How far is Ennerdale western fell walking paths?
Ennerdale western fell walking paths is 6.0 km one way to the summit of Iron Crag, with 620 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 12.0 km.
How long does Ennerdale western fell walking paths take?
About 2h 15m to the summit of Iron Crag and 3h 25m 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 15m for the round trip.
How steep is Ennerdale western fell walking paths?
The steepest 500 m averages about 29%, starting 1.3 km from the start, and 17% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Ennerdale western fell walking paths climbs 622 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Ennerdale western fell walking paths?
Ennerdale western fell walking paths starts from Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale. The grid reference is NY 085 153. Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale
Is Ennerdale western fell 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.
What time should I start Ennerdale western fell walking paths today?
By 13:41 at the latest. Sunset on Iron Crag today is 18:06, Ennerdale western fell walking paths takes about 3h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Ennerdale western fell 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.