Overbeck western fell walking approach up Iron Crag: route map, distance and time
640 m · Cumbria
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park.
Overbeck western fell walking approach starts at about 64 m and gains 783 m over 9.3 km to 636 m on the track. The first 4 km are the easy part, averaging 8%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 6 km, which climbs 221 m at an average of 22%, with a 500 m stretch from 4.9 km at about 27%. The final 0.3 km eases to the top. About 12% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Overbeck western fell walking approach at a glance
| Distance | 9.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Climb on the track | 783 m up, 215 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 63 m to 785 m (summit 640 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 27%, from 4.9 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 12% of the way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 167 068 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 123 119 |
| Parking | Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park |
Overbeck western fell walking approach 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 Overbeck western fell walking approach 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.
Overbeck western fell walking approach 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 | 81 m | +17 m | 2% | NY 160 067 |
| 2 km | 173 m | +92 m | 9% | NY 158 076 |
| 3 km | 275 m | +103 m | 10% | NY 152 083 |
| 4 km | 367 m | +91 m | 9% | NY 149 091 |
| 5 km | 484 m | +117 m | 12% | NY 151 101 |
| 6 km | 705 m | +221 m | 22% steep | NY 147 109 |
| 7 km | 703 m | -2 m | 0% | NY 139 110 |
| 8 km | 681 m | -22 m | -2% | NY 130 109 |
| 9 km | 621 m | -60 m | -6% | NY 124 116 |
| 9.3 km | 636 m | +15 m | 5% | NY 123 119 |
How long Overbeck western fell walking approach takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 4h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 5h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 55m | 6h 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.
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More walks from Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennerdale western fell walking paths | 6.0 km one way | 620 m | 2h 15m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 167 068, 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.
Overbeck western fell walking approach: questions and answers
How far is Overbeck western fell walking approach?
Overbeck western fell walking approach is 9.3 km one way to the summit of Iron Crag. There and back by the same way is about 18.6 km.
How steep is Overbeck western fell walking approach?
The steepest 500 m averages about 27%, starting 4.9 km from the start, and 12% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Overbeck western fell walking approach climbs 783 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Overbeck western fell walking approach?
Overbeck western fell walking approach starts from Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park. The grid reference is NY 167 068. Overbeck Bridge National Trust car park
Is Overbeck western fell walking approach 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.
Is there a GPX for Overbeck western fell walking approach?
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.