Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan up Mungrisdale Common: route map, distance and time
632 m · Cumbria
Mungrisdale Common is a broad, boggy plateau behind Blencathra, one of the least visited Wainwrights and climbed by most people to complete the list.
A path follows the River Glenderamackan up the valley to the col below Bannerdale Crags, then rough moorland leads west to the summit.
Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan at a glance
| Distance | 6.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 478 m |
| Time up | 2h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Mungrisdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 363 303 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 311 292 |
Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan 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 Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 4h 0m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 13:50 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:02. Start by 13:47 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Mungrisdale Common summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Mungrisdale Common right now. The main Mungrisdale Common page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Mungrisdale Common forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Mungrisdale Common
Mungrisdale Common is a broad, boggy plateau behind Blencathra, one of the least visited Wainwrights and climbed by most people to complete the list. More about Mungrisdale Common, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Atkinson Pike (845 m), 1.6 km south-east
- Gategill Fell Top (852 m), 1.9 km south
- Blencathra (868 m), 1.9 km south-east
- Bannerdale Crags (684 m), 2.4 km east
- Bowscale Fell (702 m), 2.5 km north-east
- Great Calva (691 m), 2.9 km north-west
Challenges that include Mungrisdale Common
More walks from Mungrisdale village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Mungrisdale via the east ridge up Bannerdale Crags
- Mungrisdale round with Bowscale Fell up Bannerdale Crags
- Mungrisdale round via Bannerdale Crags up Bowscale Fell
- Mungrisdale via the north ridge up Souther Fell
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 363 303, the summit at NY 311 292), 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.
Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan: questions and answers
How far is Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan?
Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan is 6.1 km one way to the summit of Mungrisdale Common, with 478 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 12.2 km.
How long does Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan take?
About 2h 0m to the summit of Mungrisdale Common and 3h 15m 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 4h 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan?
Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan starts from Mungrisdale village. The grid reference is NY 363 303.
Is Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan 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 Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan today?
By 13:50 at the latest. Sunset on Mungrisdale Common today is 18:05, Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan takes about 3h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).