Newlands Hause 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 past Moss Force on to the ridge, then follow it south to the summit plateau.
Newlands Hause at a glance
| Distance | 2.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 419 m |
| Time up | 1h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Newlands Hause car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 194 175 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 201 168 |
Newlands 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Newlands Hause takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 1h 55m |
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 15:33 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 15:31 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m 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
More walks from Newlands Hause car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Newlands Hause along the ridge up Knott Rigg
Other routes up Robinson
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Town via High Snab Bank | 4.5 km one way | 558 m | 1h 50m | 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 194 175, 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.
Newlands Hause: questions and answers
How far is Newlands Hause?
Newlands Hause is 2.2 km one way to the summit of Robinson, with 419 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.4 km.
How long does Newlands Hause take?
About 1h 10m to the summit of Robinson and 1h 35m 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 1h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Newlands Hause?
Newlands Hause starts from Newlands Hause car park. The grid reference is NY 194 175.
Is Newlands 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 Newlands Hause today?
By 15:33 at the latest. Sunset on Robinson today is 18:08, Newlands Hause takes about 1h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Newlands Hause?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).