Mungrisdale via the north ridge up Souther Fell: route map, distance and time
522 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY354291
Souther Fell is a 522m whaleback ridge at the eastern end of the Blencathra group, climbed from Mungrisdale or Scales.
A grassy path climbs the north end of the ridge and follows the crest to the summit.
Mungrisdale via the north ridge at a glance
| Distance | 2.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 293 m |
| Time up | 1h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Mungrisdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 363 303 |
| Summit grid reference | NY354291 |
Mungrisdale via the north 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Mungrisdale via the north ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 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 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 15:35 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 15:32 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Souther Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Souther Fell right now. The main Souther Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Souther Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Souther Fell
Souther Fell is a 522m whaleback ridge at the eastern end of the Blencathra group, climbed from Mungrisdale or Scales. More about Souther Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Bannerdale Crags (684 m), 1.9 km west
- Bowscale Fell (702 m), 2.5 km north-west
Challenges that include Souther Fell
More walks from Mungrisdale village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Mungrisdale via the east ridge up Bannerdale Crags
- Mungrisdale round with Bowscale Fell up Bannerdale Crags
- Mungrisdale round via Bannerdale Crags up Bowscale Fell
- Mungrisdale via the Glenderamackan up Mungrisdale Common
Other routes up Souther Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scales via Mousthwaite Comb | 2.8 km one way | 336 m | 1h 5m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 363 303, the summit at NY354291), 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.
Mungrisdale via the north ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Mungrisdale via the north ridge?
The Mungrisdale via the north ridge is 2.5 km one way to the summit of Souther Fell, with 293 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.0 km.
How long does the Mungrisdale via the north ridge take?
About 1h 0m to the summit of Souther Fell and 1h 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 1h 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Mungrisdale via the north ridge?
The Mungrisdale via the north ridge starts from Mungrisdale village. The grid reference is NY 363 303.
Is the Mungrisdale via the north ridge 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 the Mungrisdale via the north ridge today?
By 15:35 at the latest. Sunset on Souther Fell today is 18:05, The Mungrisdale via the north ridge takes about 1h 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 the Mungrisdale via the north ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).