Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge up Sail: route map, distance and time
773 m · Cumbria
Sail is a grassy fell on the Coledale ridge between Scar Crags and Crag Hill, climbed by a zigzag path from Sail Pass.
Climb Causey Pike and follow the ridge west over Scar Crags and Sail Pass to Sail.
Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge at a glance
| Distance | 6.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 780 m |
| Time up | 2h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Braithwaite village |
| Start grid reference | NY 232 236 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 198 202 |
Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge 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
- Royal Oak0.1 km
- Coledale Inn0.3 km
- Farmers Arms1.7 km
- Jasper's0.1 km
- Tea Shop2.0 km
- The Chalet, Tearooms and Restaurant2.0 km
- Hope Memorial Camp0.4 km
- Lanefoot Farm1.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 4h 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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 13:16 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:13 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sail summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sail right now. The main Sail page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sail forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Sail
Sail is a grassy fell on the Coledale ridge between Scar Crags and Crag Hill, climbed by a zigzag path from Sail Pass. More about Sail, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Crag Hill (839 m), 0.5 km west
- Ard Crags (581 m), 1 km south-east
- Wandope (774 m), 1.1 km south-west
- Scar Crags (672 m), 1.1 km east
- Knott Rigg (556 m), 1.4 km south
- Outerside (568 m), 1.7 km north-east
Challenges that include Sail
More walks from Braithwaite village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Braithwaite via the north ridge up Barrow
- Coledale Horseshoe up Grisedale Pike
- Braithwaite via Barrow and Stile End up Outerside
- Braithwaite via Sail Pass up Scar Crags
Other routes up Sail
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stair via Sail Pass | 5.3 km one way | 758 m | 2h 20m | Moderate |
| Braithwaite via Coledale Hause | 7.0 km one way | — | — | Hard |
| Lanthwaite via Gasgale Gill and Coledale Hause | 7.2 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 232 236, the summit at NY 198 202), 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.
Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge?
The Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge is 6.3 km one way to the summit of Sail, with 780 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 12.6 km.
How long does the Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge take?
About 2h 35m to the summit of Sail and 3h 50m 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 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge?
The Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge starts from Braithwaite village. The grid reference is NY 232 236.
Is the Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge 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 the Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge today?
By 13:16 at the latest. Sunset on Sail today is 18:06, The Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge takes about 3h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).