Howtown via Fusedale up Loadpot Hill: route map, distance and time
672 m · Cumbria
Loadpot Hill is a broad grassy top on the northern High Street ridge, crossed by the old Roman road and walked from Pooley Bridge or Howtown.
Walk up the quiet Fusedale valley and climb its head onto the main ridge, then walk north to the summit.
Howtown via Fusedale at a glance
| Distance | 4.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 528 m |
| Time up | 1h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Howtown |
| Start grid reference | NY 442 196 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 456 180 |
Howtown via Fusedale 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 Howtown via Fusedale takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 25m |
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 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:14 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:12 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Loadpot Hill summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Loadpot Hill right now. The main Loadpot Hill page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Loadpot Hill forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Loadpot Hill
Loadpot Hill is a broad grassy top on the northern High Street ridge, crossed by the old Roman road and walked from Pooley Bridge or Howtown. More about Loadpot Hill, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Wether Hill (673 m), 1.3 km south
- Steel Knotts (432 m), 1.6 km west
- Wether Hill (676 m), 1.7 km south
- Bonscale Pike (524 m), 2.1 km north
- Arthur's Pike (533 m), 2.7 km north
- Arthurs Pike (533 m), 2.7 km north
Challenges that include Loadpot Hill
More walks from Howtown
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Howtown via Bonscale Pike up Arthur's Pike
- Howtown direct up Bonscale Pike
- Howtown lakeshore up Hallin Fell
- Howtown up the north ridge up Steel Knotts
- Howtown via Fusedale up Wether Hill
Other routes up Loadpot Hill
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock | 10.1 km one way | 529 m | 2h 55m | Moderate |
| Burnbanks eastern Haweswater walking paths | 8.3 km one way | 550 m | 2h 35m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 442 196, the summit at NY 456 180), 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.
Howtown via Fusedale: questions and answers
How far is Howtown via Fusedale?
Howtown via Fusedale is 4.8 km one way to the summit of Loadpot Hill, with 528 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.6 km.
How long does Howtown via Fusedale take?
About 1h 50m to the summit of Loadpot Hill and 2h 50m 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 3h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Howtown via Fusedale?
Howtown via Fusedale starts from Howtown. The grid reference is NY 442 196.
Is Howtown via Fusedale suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Howtown via Fusedale today?
By 14:14 at the latest. Sunset on Loadpot Hill today is 18:04, Howtown via Fusedale takes about 2h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Howtown via Fusedale?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).