Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass up Rossett Pike: route map, distance and time
651 m · Cumbria
Rossett Pike stands at the head of Mickleden in Great Langdale, above the Rossett Gill path, and is often added to Bowfell or Esk Pike.
Climb the zigzag path out of Mickleden to Stake Pass, then follow the ridge south-west over rough ground to the summit.
Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass at a glance
| Distance | 7.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 605 m |
| Time up | 2h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 286 061 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 249 075 |
Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake 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
Near the start
- Old Dungeon Ghyll Climbers Bar0.1 km
- Sticklebarn0.9 km
- Walker's Bar1.0 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- Great Langdale Campsite0.3 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 50m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 13:11 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:08 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Rossett Pike summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Rossett Pike
Rossett Pike stands at the head of Mickleden in Great Langdale, above the Rossett Gill path, and is often added to Bowfell or Esk Pike. More about Rossett Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Bowfell North Top (866 m), 0.7 km south-west
- Bowfell (903 m), 1.2 km south
- Esk Pike (885 m), 1.3 km west
- Allen Crags (785 m), 1.6 km north-west
- Shelter Crags North Top (776 m), 1.8 km south
- High House Tarn Top (683 m), 1.9 km north-west
Challenges that include Rossett Pike
- 10 Peaks (England – Lake District) · 10
- Bob Graham Round · 42
- Hewitts · 523
- Nuttalls · 442
- Wainwrights · 214
More walks from Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Great Langdale via Rossett Gill up Allen Crags
- Old Dungeon Ghyll via The Band up Bowfell
- Climbers' Traverse up Bowfell
- Great Langdale via Red Tarn up Cold Pike
- Old Dungeon Ghyll via Oxendale and Red Tarn up Crinkle Crags - Long Top
- Langdale via The Band and Three Tarns up Crinkle Crags - Long Top
- Great Langdale via Rossett Gill and Esk Hause up Esk Pike
- Langdale via Rossett Ghyll and Angle Tarn up Glaramara
- Old Dungeon Ghyll and the Langdale Pikes up Harrison Stickle
- Mickleden via Stake Pass up High Raise
- Old Dungeon Ghyll and the Langdale Pikes up Loft Crag
- Great Langdale via Red Tarn up Pike of Blisco
Other routes up Rossett Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dungeon Ghyll via Rossett Gill | 5.7 km one way | 580 m | 2h 5m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 286 061, the summit at NY 249 075), 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.
Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass: questions and answers
How far is Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass?
Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass is 7.3 km one way to the summit of Rossett Pike, with 605 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 14.6 km.
How long does Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass take?
About 2h 30m to the summit of Rossett Pike and 3h 55m 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 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass?
Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass starts from Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale. The grid reference is NY 286 061.
Is Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake 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 Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass today?
By 13:11 at the latest. Sunset on Rossett Pike today is 18:06, Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass takes about 3h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Old Dungeon Ghyll via Stake Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).