Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End up Outerside: route map, distance and time
568 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY211214
Outerside is a 568m heathery fell above Coledale near Braithwaite, a short climb with views into the Coledale and Newlands fells.
Climb Barrow from the village, cross to Stile End, then follow a heathery ridge to the summit.
Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End at a glance
| Distance | 4.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 542 m |
| Time up | 1h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Braithwaite village |
| Start grid reference | NY 232 236 |
| Summit grid reference | NY211214 |
Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End 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
- Royal Oak0.1 km
- Coledale Inn0.3 km
- Farmers Arms1.7 km
- Jasper's0.1 km
- Tea Shop2.0 km
- The Chalet, Tearooms and Restaurant2.0 km
- Hope Memorial Camp0.4 km
- Lanefoot Farm1.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 14:36 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 14:33 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Outerside summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Outerside right now. The main Outerside page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Outerside forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Outerside
Outerside is a 568m heathery fell above Coledale near Braithwaite, a short climb with views into the Coledale and Newlands fells. More about Outerside, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Scar Crags (672 m), 0.8 km south
- Causey Pike (637 m), 1 km south-east
- Barrow (455 m), 1.6 km east
- Grisedale Pike (790 m), 1.7 km north-west
- Sail (773 m), 1.7 km south-west
- Ard Crags (581 m), 1.7 km south
Challenges that include Outerside
More walks from Braithwaite village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Braithwaite via the north ridge up Barrow
- Coledale Horseshoe up Grisedale Pike
- Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge up Sail
- Braithwaite via Sail Pass up Scar Crags
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 232 236, the summit at NY211214), 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.
Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End: questions and answers
How far is Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End?
Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End is 4.0 km one way to the summit of Outerside, with 542 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.0 km.
How long does Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End take?
About 1h 40m to the summit of Outerside and 2h 30m 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 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End?
Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End starts from Braithwaite village. The grid reference is NY 232 236.
Is Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End 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 Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End today?
By 14:36 at the latest. Sunset on Outerside today is 18:06, Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End takes about 2h 30m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).