Kentmere via the Garburn Pass up Sallows: route map, distance and time
516 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY436039
Sallows is a grassy 516m Wainwright above Kentmere and Troutbeck, an easy climb from the Garburn Pass and often paired with Sour Howes.
Follow the stony Garburn Road west out of Kentmere to the top of the pass, then head north over grass beside the wall to the summit.
Kentmere via the Garburn Pass at a glance
| Distance | 3.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 340 m |
| Time up | 1h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Kentmere (church) |
| Start grid reference | NY 458 042 |
| Summit grid reference | NY436039 |
Kentmere via the Garburn 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Kentmere via the Garburn Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 25m |
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 18:04. Start by 15:09 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 15:07 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sallows summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sallows right now. The main Sallows page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sallows forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sallows
Sallows is a grassy 516m Wainwright above Kentmere and Troutbeck, an easy climb from the Garburn Pass and often paired with Sour Howes. More about Sallows, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sour Howes (483 m), 1.2 km south-west
- Yoke (707 m), 2.8 km north
- Troutbeck Tongue (364 m), 2.8 km north-west
Challenges that include Sallows
More walks from Kentmere
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Kentmere horseshoe up Froswick
- Kentmere western horseshoe arm up Froswick
- Kentmere eastern horseshoe arm up Harter Fell
- Kentmere via Garburn Pass and Yoke up Ill Bell
- Kentmere via Shipman Knotts up Kentmere Pike
- Kentmere via Stile End up Shipman Knotts
- Kentmere western horseshoe arm up Thornthwaite Crag
- Kentmere via Garburn Pass up Yoke
Other routes up Sallows
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass | 4.6 km one way | 394 m | 1h 35m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 458 042, the summit at NY436039), 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.
Kentmere via the Garburn Pass: questions and answers
How far is Kentmere via the Garburn Pass?
Kentmere via the Garburn Pass is 3.4 km one way to the summit of Sallows, with 340 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.8 km.
How long does Kentmere via the Garburn Pass take?
About 1h 15m to the summit of Sallows and 1h 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 2h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Kentmere via the Garburn Pass?
Kentmere via the Garburn Pass starts from Kentmere (church). The grid reference is NY 458 042.
Is Kentmere via the Garburn Pass suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Kentmere via the Garburn Pass today?
By 15:09 at the latest. Sunset on Sallows today is 18:04, Kentmere via the Garburn Pass takes about 1h 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 Kentmere via the Garburn Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).