Little Town via High Snab Bank up Robinson: route map, distance and time
738 m · Cumbria
Robinson is a broad fell between Buttermere and Newlands, the westernmost top of the Newlands Horseshoe, with a short climb from Newlands Hause.
Climb High Snab Bank and the ridge of Robinson Crags, with a few short rock steps, to the summit.
Little Town via High Snab Bank at a glance
| Distance | 4.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 558 m |
| Time up | 1h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Little Town / Chapel Bridge, Newlands |
| Start grid reference | NY 219 196 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 201 168 |
Little Town via High Snab Bank 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 Little Town via High Snab Bank takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 20m |
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 07:47, sunset 18:08. Start by 14:23 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 14:21 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Robinson summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Robinson right now. The main Robinson page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Robinson forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Robinson
Robinson is a broad fell between Buttermere and Newlands, the westernmost top of the Newlands Horseshoe, with a short climb from Newlands Hause. More about Robinson, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Hindscarth (727 m), 1.4 km east
- Knott Rigg (556 m), 2 km north
- Dale Head (754 m), 2.6 km south-east
- Fleetwith Pike (649 m), 2.7 km south
- Honister Crag (634 m), 2.9 km south
- Ard Crags (581 m), 2.9 km north
Challenges that include Robinson
Other routes up Robinson
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Hause | 2.2 km one way | 419 m | 1h 10m | Moderate |
| Honister via Dale Head ridge | 5.6 km one way | 610 m | 2h 10m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 219 196, the summit at NY 201 168), 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.
Little Town via High Snab Bank: questions and answers
How far is Little Town via High Snab Bank?
Little Town via High Snab Bank is 4.5 km one way to the summit of Robinson, with 558 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.0 km.
How long does Little Town via High Snab Bank take?
About 1h 50m to the summit of Robinson and 2h 45m 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 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Little Town via High Snab Bank?
Little Town via High Snab Bank starts from Little Town / Chapel Bridge, Newlands. The grid reference is NY 219 196.
Is Little Town via High Snab Bank 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 Little Town via High Snab Bank today?
By 14:23 at the latest. Sunset on Robinson today is 18:08, Little Town via High Snab Bank takes about 2h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Little Town via High Snab Bank?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).