Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock 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.
Cross the open moor of Moor Divock and follow the Roman road south up the broad grassy ridge.
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock at a glance
| Distance | 10.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 529 m |
| Time up | 2h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Pooley Bridge |
| Start grid reference | NY 470 244 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 456 180 |
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock 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
- Pooley Bridge Inn0.0 km
- The Sun Inn0.1 km
- Crown Inn0.1 km
- Granny Dowbekin's Tearoom0.0 km
- Verey Books Cafe0.1 km
- The Gathering1.5 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets0.8 km
- Public toilets0.8 km
- Park Foot Camping0.6 km
- Park Foot Camping1.1 km
- Waterside House Camp Site1.4 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 4h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 35m | 6h 5m |
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 12:09 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 12:07 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 55m 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
Other routes up Loadpot Hill
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howtown via Fusedale | 4.8 km one way | 528 m | 1h 50m | 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 470 244, 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.
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock: questions and answers
How far is Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock?
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock is 10.1 km one way to the summit of Loadpot Hill, with 529 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 20.2 km.
How long does Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock take?
About 2h 55m to the summit of Loadpot Hill and 4h 55m 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 6h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock?
Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock starts from Pooley Bridge. The grid reference is NY 470 244.
Is Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock 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 Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock today?
By 12:09 at the latest. Sunset on Loadpot Hill today is 18:04, Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock takes about 4h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Pooley Bridge via Moor Divock?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).