Glenridding via Greenside mine up Sheffield Pike: route map, distance and time
676 m · Cumbria
Sheffield Pike is a 676m fell above Glenridding and Ullswater, with a rocky south-east ridge and a view down the lake.
Follow the lane to the old Greenside lead mine, climb to the col at Nick Head, then walk east to the top.
Glenridding via Greenside mine at a glance
| Distance | 4.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 602 m |
| Time up | 1h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Glenridding village |
| Start grid reference | NY 386 169 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 369 181 |
Glenridding via Greenside mine 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
- Travellers Rest0.4 km
- Patterdale Hotel1.4 km
- White Lion Inn1.5 km
- Fellbites0.0 km
- Fairlight Cafe & Restaurant0.1 km
- Helvellyn Country Kitchen0.1 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets0.6 km
- Gillside Camping0.6 km
- Side Farm Campsite0.9 km
- Patterdale Youth Hostel camp site1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Glenridding via Greenside mine takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 15m |
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 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:25 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:22 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sheffield Pike summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sheffield Pike right now. The main Sheffield Pike page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sheffield Pike forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Sheffield Pike
Sheffield Pike is a 676m fell above Glenridding and Ullswater, with a rocky south-east ridge and a view down the lake. More about Sheffield Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Glenridding Dodd (442 m), 1.3 km south-east
- Green Side (794 m), 1.7 km west
- Hart Side (756 m), 1.8 km north-west
- Birkhouse Moor (718 m), 2.3 km south
- Raise (883 m), 2.7 km west
- Stybarrow Dodd (844 m), 2.7 km west
Challenges that include Sheffield Pike
More walks from Glenridding village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Glenridding via Mires Beck up Birkhouse Moor
- Patterdale walking approach via Birks up Birks
- Glenridding eastern fell walking paths up Catstye Cam
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Clough Head
- Glenridding via Grisedale valley and Grisedale Hause up Dollywaggon Pike
- Glenridding via Grisedale valley and Grisedale Hause up Fairfield
- Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col up Glenridding Dodd
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Great Dodd
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Hart Side
- Glenridding via White Side and Keppel Cove walking paths up Helvellyn
- Glenridding via Grisedale valley and Grisedale Hause up Helvellyn
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Raise
Other routes up Sheffield Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenridding via Heron Pike | 2.6 km one way | 520 m | 1h 25m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 386 169, the summit at NY 369 181), 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.
Glenridding via Greenside mine: questions and answers
How far is Glenridding via Greenside mine?
Glenridding via Greenside mine is 4.1 km one way to the summit of Sheffield Pike, with 602 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.2 km.
How long does Glenridding via Greenside mine take?
About 1h 50m to the summit of Sheffield Pike and 2h 40m 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 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glenridding via Greenside mine?
Glenridding via Greenside mine starts from Glenridding village. The grid reference is NY 386 169.
Is Glenridding via Greenside mine 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 Glenridding via Greenside mine today?
By 14:25 at the latest. Sunset on Sheffield Pike today is 18:05, Glenridding via Greenside mine takes about 2h 40m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glenridding via Greenside mine?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).