Troutbeck 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.
Climb the walled Garburn Road east from Troutbeck to the top of the pass and turn up the grassy slope to the summit.
Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass at a glance
| Distance | 4.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 394 m |
| Time up | 1h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Troutbeck village |
| Start grid reference | NY 411 029 |
| Summit grid reference | NY436039 |
Troutbeck 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
- The Haybarn Inn0.5 km
- Mortal Man0.5 km
- Queen's Head Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Post Office0.6 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- YHA Windermere Campsite1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 3h 5m |
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 14:34 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:32 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 30m 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 Troutbeck village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Troutbeck via Nanny Lane up Baystones
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Froswick
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows up Sour Howes
- Troutbeck valley round up Troutbeck Tongue
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Yoke
Other routes up Sallows
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere via the Garburn Pass | 3.4 km one way | 340 m | 1h 15m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 411 029, 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.
Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass: questions and answers
How far is Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass?
Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass is 4.6 km one way to the summit of Sallows, with 394 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.2 km.
How long does Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass take?
About 1h 35m to the summit of Sallows and 2h 30m 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 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass?
Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass starts from Troutbeck village. The grid reference is NY 411 029.
Is Troutbeck 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 Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass today?
By 14:34 at the latest. Sunset on Sallows today is 18:04, Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass takes about 2h 30m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).