The Hause up Little Mell Fell: route map, distance and time
505 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY423240
Little Mell Fell is a 505m grassy dome north of Ullswater, a Wainwright and Marilyn reached by a short climb from the lane at its foot.
A grassy path climbs from the road col to the trig pillar.
The Hause at a glance
| Distance | 0.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 128 m |
| Time up | 0h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 0h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | The Hause, lane south-west of the fell |
| Start grid reference | NY 424 235 |
| Summit grid reference | NY423240 |
The Hause 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 The Hause 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 20m | 0h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 25m | 0h 35m |
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 07:06, sunset 16:44. Start by 15:19 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:08, sunset 16:42. Start by 15:17 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Little Mell Fell summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Wednesday 28 October
Slight rain, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:44.
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Marginal Tomorrow Thursday 29 October
Light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:08, sunset 16:42.
Best day of the next seven for The Hause: Monday 2 November, with summit gusts around 7 mph and a 2% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Little Mell Fell forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- A warm layer, hat and gloves: it feels like 2°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 100% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 43 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Little Mell Fell
Little Mell Fell is a 505m grassy dome north of Ullswater, a Wainwright and Marilyn reached by a short climb from the lane at its foot. More about Little Mell Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Gowbarrow Fell (481 m), 2.7 km south-west
- Great Mell Fell (537 m), 3 km north-west
Challenges that include Little Mell Fell
Other routes up Little Mell Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thackthwaite | 3.2 km one way | 264 m | 1h 5m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 424 235, the summit at NY423240), 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.
The Hause: questions and answers
How far is The Hause?
The Hause is 0.6 km one way to the summit of Little Mell Fell, with 128 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 1.2 km.
How long does The Hause take?
About 0h 20m to the summit of Little Mell Fell 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 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for The Hause?
The Hause starts from The Hause, lane south-west of the fell. The grid reference is NY 424 235.
Is The Hause 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 The Hause today?
By 15:19 at the latest. Sunset on Little Mell Fell today is 16:44, The Hause 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 The Hause?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).