Patterdale via Angle Tarn up Rest Dodd: route map, distance and time
696 m · Cumbria
Rest Dodd is a 696m grassy dome in the far eastern fells, between Hayeswater and Martindale, climbed from Patterdale or Hartsop.
Climb to Boredale Hause, pass Angle Tarn and Satura Crag, then head up steep grass to the summit.
Patterdale via Angle Tarn at a glance
| Distance | 5.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 586 m |
| Time up | 2h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Patterdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 394 160 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 432 136 |
Patterdale via Angle Tarn 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 Angle Tarn takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 4h 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 07:46, sunset 18:07. Start by 13:47 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 13:44 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Rest Dodd summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Rest Dodd right now. The main Rest Dodd page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Rest Dodd forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Rest Dodd
Rest Dodd is a 696m grassy dome in the far eastern fells, between Hayeswater and Martindale, climbed from Patterdale or Hartsop. More about Rest Dodd, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- The Knott (739 m), 1.1 km south-east
- Rampsgill Head (792 m), 1.3 km south-east
- High Raise (804 m), 1.6 km east
- The Nab (576 m), 1.6 km north
- Brock Crags (561 m), 1.6 km west
- Kidsty Pike (781 m), 1.8 km south-east
Challenges that include Rest Dodd
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.
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Angletarn Pikes
- 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 Boredale Hause up Place Fell
- Patterdale via Birks up St Sunday Crag
- Patterdale via Rest Dodd up The Nab
Other routes up Rest Dodd
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsop via Hayeswater | 3.5 km one way | 540 m | 1h 35m | Moderate |
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 432 136), 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 Angle Tarn: questions and answers
How far is Patterdale via Angle Tarn?
Patterdale via Angle Tarn is 5.9 km one way to the summit of Rest Dodd, with 586 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.8 km.
How long does Patterdale via Angle Tarn take?
About 2h 10m to the summit of Rest Dodd and 3h 20m 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 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Patterdale via Angle Tarn?
Patterdale via Angle Tarn starts from Patterdale village. The grid reference is NY 394 160.
Is Patterdale via Angle Tarn 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 Angle Tarn today?
By 13:47 at the latest. Sunset on Rest Dodd today is 18:07, Patterdale via Angle Tarn takes about 3h 20m 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 Angle Tarn?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).