Gale Road car park up Latrigg (Lake District N): route map, distance and time
369 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY279247
Latrigg is the low grassy fell on the edge of Keswick, a short climb to one of the best viewpoints over Derwentwater and the town.
A short, near-level walk along the grassy ridge brings you to the summit viewpoint.
Gale Road car park at a glance
| Distance | 0.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 71 m |
| Time up | 0h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 0h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Car park at the end of Gale Road |
| Start grid reference | NY 280 253 |
| Summit grid reference | NY279247 |
Gale Road car park 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 Gale Road car park takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 15m | 0h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 15m | 0h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 20m | 0h 30m |
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 18:07. Start by 16:42 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 16:40 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Latrigg summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Latrigg right now. The main Latrigg page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Latrigg forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Latrigg
Latrigg is the low grassy fell on the edge of Keswick, a short climb to one of the best viewpoints over Derwentwater and the town. More about Latrigg, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Lonscale Fell (715 m), 2.5 km north
Challenges that include Latrigg
More walks from Car park at the end of Gale Road
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Gale Road via the Skiddaw summit ridge up Bakestall
- Gale Road via Jenkin Hill walking paths up Lonscale Fell
- Keswick via Jenkin Hill up Skiddaw
- Gale Road via Jenkin Hill walking paths up Skiddaw Little Man
- Gale Road via Jenkin Hill walking paths up Sale How
Other routes up Latrigg
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keswick via Spooney Green Lane | 2.5 km one way | 286 m | 1h 0m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 280 253, the summit at NY279247), 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.
Gale Road car park: questions and answers
How far is Gale Road car park?
Gale Road car park is 0.7 km one way to the summit of Latrigg, with 71 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 1.4 km.
How long does Gale Road car park take?
About 0h 15m to the summit of Latrigg and 0h 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 0h 30m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Gale Road car park?
Gale Road car park starts from Car park at the end of Gale Road. The grid reference is NY 280 253.
Is Gale Road car park 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 Gale Road car park today?
By 16:42 at the latest. Sunset on Latrigg today is 18:07, Gale Road car park takes about 0h 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 Gale Road car park?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).