Keswick via Spooney Green Lane 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 lane leaves the town over the main road and a zigzag path climbs through woods onto the grassy summit ridge.
Keswick via Spooney Green Lane at a glance
| Distance | 2.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 286 m |
| Time up | 1h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Keswick town centre |
| Start grid reference | NY 266 234 |
| Summit grid reference | NY279247 |
Keswick via Spooney Green Lane 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
- The Back Bar0.1 km
- Crooked River Brewing Tap0.1 km
- The Crafty Baa0.1 km
- Brysons Cafe0.0 km
- Java0.0 km
- No Monkey Business0.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets0.6 km
- Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Keswick via Spooney Green Lane takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 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 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 15:35 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:33 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 30m 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 Keswick town centre
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Keswick via Rakefoot up Walla Crag
Other routes up Latrigg
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Road car park | 0.7 km one way | 71 m | 0h 15m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 266 234, 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.
Keswick via Spooney Green Lane: questions and answers
How far is Keswick via Spooney Green Lane?
Keswick via Spooney Green Lane is 2.5 km one way to the summit of Latrigg, with 286 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.0 km.
How long does Keswick via Spooney Green Lane take?
About 1h 0m to the summit of Latrigg and 1h 30m 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 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Keswick via Spooney Green Lane?
Keswick via Spooney Green Lane starts from Keswick town centre. The grid reference is NY 266 234.
Is Keswick via Spooney Green Lane 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 Keswick via Spooney Green Lane today?
By 15:35 at the latest. Sunset on Latrigg today is 18:05, Keswick via Spooney Green Lane takes about 1h 30m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Keswick via Spooney Green Lane?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).