Longlands direct up Longlands Fell: route map, distance and time
483 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY275354
Longlands Fell is a quiet 483 m grassy hill at the north-western corner of the Northern Fells, above the hamlet of Longlands near Uldale.
Climb the grassy slope south-east from the road at Longlands to the summit cairn.
Longlands direct at a glance
| Distance | 1.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 261 m |
| Time up | 0h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 0h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Longlands hamlet, near Uldale |
| Start grid reference | NY 266 359 |
| Summit grid reference | NY275354 |
Longlands direct 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
How long Longlands direct takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 40m | 0h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 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 07:07, sunset 16:45. Start by 14:50 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:43. Start by 14:48 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Longlands Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Longlands Fell right now. The main Longlands Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Longlands Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Longlands Fell
Longlands Fell is a quiet 483 m grassy hill at the north-western corner of the Northern Fells, above the hamlet of Longlands near Uldale. More about Longlands Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Brae Fell (586 m), 1.3 km east
- Meal Fell (549 m), 1.8 km south-east
- Great Sca Fell (651 m), 2.1 km south-east
- Great Cockup (526 m), 2.1 km south
Challenges that include Longlands Fell
More walks from Longlands hamlet, near Uldale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Longlands via Trusmadoor up Meal Fell
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 266 359, the summit at NY275354), 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.
Longlands direct: questions and answers
How far is Longlands direct?
Longlands direct is 1.2 km one way to the summit of Longlands Fell, with 261 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 2.4 km.
How long does Longlands direct take?
About 0h 40m to the summit of Longlands Fell and 0h 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 1h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Longlands direct?
Longlands direct starts from Longlands hamlet, near Uldale. The grid reference is NY 266 359.
Is Longlands direct 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 Longlands direct today?
By 14:50 at the latest. Sunset on Longlands Fell today is 16:45, Longlands direct takes about 0h 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 Longlands direct?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).