Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Place Fell: route map, distance and time
657 m · Cumbria
Place Fell is the fell across Ullswater from Glenridding and Patterdale, a rough, rocky summit reached by Boredale Hause with views down the lake.
Climb to Boredale Hause, then follow the steep path north to the trig pillar on the summit knoll.
Patterdale via Boredale Hause at a glance
| Distance | 3.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 503 m |
| Time up | 1h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Patterdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 394 160 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 405 169 |
Patterdale via Boredale Hause 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
- Patterdale Hotel0.2 km
- White Lion Inn0.3 km
- Travellers Rest1.5 km
- Side Farm Tea Room0.4 km
- Helvellyn Country Kitchen1.2 km
- Fairlight Cafe & Restaurant1.3 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Public toilets1.1 km
- Public toilets1.2 km
- Patterdale Youth Hostel camp site0.6 km
- Side Farm Campsite0.8 km
- Gillside Camping1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Patterdale via Boredale Hause takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 45m |
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 07:46, sunset 18:07. Start by 14:52 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:49 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Place Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Place Fell right now. The main Place Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Place Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Place Fell
Place Fell is the fell across Ullswater from Glenridding and Patterdale, a rough, rocky summit reached by Boredale Hause with views down the lake. More about Place Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Angletarn Pikes (566 m), 2.3 km south
- Arnison Crag (433 m), 2.3 km south-west
- Beda Fell (509 m), 2.4 km east
- Glenridding Dodd (442 m), 2.6 km west
Challenges that include Place Fell
More walks from Patterdale village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
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- Patterdale direct up Arnison Crag
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Beda Fell
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Birkhouse Moor
- Patterdale via Thornhow End up Birks
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Dollywaggon Pike
- Patterdale via St Sunday Crag up Fairfield
- Patterdale via Angle Tarn up Rest Dodd
- Patterdale via Birks up St Sunday Crag
- Patterdale via Rest Dodd up The Nab
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 394 160, the summit at NY 405 169), 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.
Patterdale via Boredale Hause: questions and answers
How far is Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Patterdale via Boredale Hause is 3.5 km one way to the summit of Place Fell, with 503 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.0 km.
How long does Patterdale via Boredale Hause take?
About 1h 30m to the summit of Place Fell and 2h 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 2h 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Patterdale via Boredale Hause starts from Patterdale village. The grid reference is NY 394 160.
Is Patterdale via Boredale Hause 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 Patterdale via Boredale Hause today?
By 14:52 at the latest. Sunset on Place Fell today is 18:07, Patterdale via Boredale Hause takes about 2h 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 Patterdale via Boredale Hause?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).