Wrynose Pass up Pike of Blisco: route map, distance and time
703 m · Cumbria
Pike of Blisco is a 703m rocky peak between Great Langdale and the Wrynose Pass, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a craggy top facing Crinkle Crags.
A path heads north over grass to Red Tarn, then climbs the rocky slope to the top.
Wrynose Pass at a glance
| Distance | 3.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 339 m |
| Time up | 1h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Top of the Wrynose Pass |
| Start grid reference | NY 281 029 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 271 042 |
Wrynose Pass 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 Wrynose Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 15m |
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 18:05. Start by 15:15 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:13 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Pike of Blisco summit weather for this route
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About Pike of Blisco
Pike of Blisco is a 703m rocky peak between Great Langdale and the Wrynose Pass, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a craggy top facing Crinkle Crags. More about Pike of Blisco, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Cold Pike (700 m), 1 km south-west
- Great Knott (695 m), 1.2 km west
- Cold Pike West Top (683 m), 1.4 km south-west
- Cold Pike Far West Top (669 m), 1.6 km west
- Crinkle Crags South Top (834 m), 2.1 km west
- Little Stand (740 m), 2.2 km south-west
Challenges that include Pike of Blisco
Other routes up Pike of Blisco
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Langdale via Red Tarn | 4.5 km one way | 610 m | 1h 55m | Moderate |
| Wrynose walking paths and the Cold Pike ridge | 2.9 km one way | 510 m | 1h 25m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 281 029, the summit at NY 271 042), 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.
Wrynose Pass: questions and answers
How far is Wrynose Pass?
Wrynose Pass is 3.1 km one way to the summit of Pike of Blisco, with 339 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.2 km.
How long does Wrynose Pass take?
About 1h 10m to the summit of Pike of Blisco and 1h 50m 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 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Wrynose Pass?
Wrynose Pass starts from Top of the Wrynose Pass. The grid reference is NY 281 029.
Is Wrynose Pass 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 Wrynose Pass today?
By 15:15 at the latest. Sunset on Pike of Blisco today is 18:05, Wrynose Pass takes about 1h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Wrynose Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).