Longlands via Trusmadoor up Meal Fell: route map, distance and time
549 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY283337
Meal Fell is a 549 m rounded grassy hill in the Uldale Fells, best known for the rocky notch of Trusmadoor on its western side.
Follow the valley path south from Longlands to Trusmadoor, then climb east onto Meal Fell.
Longlands via Trusmadoor at a glance
| Distance | 3.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 331 m |
| Time up | 1h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Longlands hamlet, near Uldale |
| Start grid reference | NY 266 359 |
| Summit grid reference | NY283337 |
Longlands via Trusmadoor 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 via Trusmadoor takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 2h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 30m |
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 13:45 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:43. Start by 13:43 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Meal Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Meal Fell right now. The main Meal Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Meal Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Meal Fell
Meal Fell is a 549 m rounded grassy hill in the Uldale Fells, best known for the rocky notch of Trusmadoor on its western side. More about Meal Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Great Sca Fell (651 m), 0.8 km east
- Great Cockup (526 m), 1.1 km south-west
- Knott (710 m), 1.5 km south-east
- Brae Fell (586 m), 1.5 km north
- Longlands Fell (483 m), 1.8 km north-west
- Miller Moss (610 m), 2.1 km east
Challenges that include Meal 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 direct up Longlands 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 NY283337), 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 via Trusmadoor: questions and answers
How far is Longlands via Trusmadoor?
Longlands via Trusmadoor is 3.6 km one way to the summit of Meal Fell, with 331 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.2 km.
How long does Longlands via Trusmadoor take?
About 1h 15m to the summit of Meal Fell and 2h 0m 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 2h 30m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Longlands via Trusmadoor?
Longlands via Trusmadoor starts from Longlands hamlet, near Uldale. The grid reference is NY 266 359.
Is Longlands via Trusmadoor 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 via Trusmadoor today?
By 13:45 at the latest. Sunset on Meal Fell today is 16:45, Longlands via Trusmadoor takes about 2h 0m 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 via Trusmadoor?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).