Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass up Tarn Crag: route map, distance and time
664 m · Cumbria
Tarn Crag is a 664m fell above Longsleddale in the far eastern fells, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a tall stone survey pillar on its summit.
Follow the stony pass track up the valley, then climb wet grass east to the summit pillar.
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass at a glance
| Distance | 5.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 469 m |
| Time up | 1h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Sadgill, Longsleddale |
| Start grid reference | NY 482 057 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 487 078 |
Sadgill via Gatescarth 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
How long Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 30m |
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 14:14 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:12 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Tarn Crag summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Tarn Crag
Tarn Crag is a 664m fell above Longsleddale in the far eastern fells, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a tall stone survey pillar on its summit. More about Tarn Crag, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Grey Crag (638 m), 1.1 km south-east
- Harrop Pike (637 m), 1.3 km east
- Kentmere Pike (731 m), 2.2 km west
- Shipman Knotts (587 m), 2.2 km south-west
- Branstree (712 m), 2.4 km north-west
- Branstree NE Top (673 m), 2.5 km north
Challenges that include Tarn Crag
More walks from Sadgill, Longsleddale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass up Branstree
- Sadgill to the plateau up Grey Crag
Other routes up Tarn Crag
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadgill via Grey Crag | 4.0 km one way | 506 m | 1h 40m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 482 057, the summit at NY 487 078), 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.
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass: questions and answers
How far is Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass?
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass is 5.1 km one way to the summit of Tarn Crag, with 469 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.2 km.
How long does Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass take?
About 1h 50m to the summit of Tarn Crag and 2h 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 3h 30m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass?
Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass starts from Sadgill, Longsleddale. The grid reference is NY 482 057.
Is Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass 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 Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass today?
By 14:14 at the latest. Sunset on Tarn Crag today is 18:04, Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass takes about 2h 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 Sadgill via Gatescarth Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).