Routes up
The Calf routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from SedberghModerate
The standard route to The Calf starts from Sedbergh, it follows a well-trodden path through the Howgill Fells, offering expansive views of the surrounding countryside.
Cautley Spout RouteHiking · 10km · from CautleyModerate
This route begins at Cautley and ascends via the impressive Cautley Spout waterfall, it is a more challenging hike with steeper sections.
White Fell RouteHiking · 9km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Howgill LaneModerate
The White Fell route offers a quieter ascent to The Calf, starting from Howgill Lane, it provides a scenic and less crowded path.
Arant Haw RidgeScrambling · 12km · from SedberghHard
This scrambling route takes you over Arant Haw before reaching The Calf, it involves some Grade 1 scrambling sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Calf today?
The Calf today (updated 09:12, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 9 mph.
The Calf weather today
Moderate rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
The Calf weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 32 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
The Calf weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Calf summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 41/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 3° | 25/32 | 8% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/1° | -2° | 30/37 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 9°/1° | -2° | 14/17 | 2% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 13/17 | 2% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/-4° | -7° | 8/9 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 9/11 | 0% |
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The Calf 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 19/24 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 20/25 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 18/24 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 18/22 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 8°/-1° | -4° | 25/31 | 16% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 10°/8° | 4° | 41/52 | 24% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 11°/5° | 1° | 49/61 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Calf each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 677m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Calf each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:04, sunset 16:43
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:48.
Nearby summits
Close to The Calf
About The Calf
The Calf is 677 m (2,220 ft) high with 383 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the 16th highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Bram Rigg Top (0.6 km), Calders (1.1 km) and Bush Howe (1.3 km).
How high is The Calf?
The Calf is 677 metres high with 383 metres of prominence.
Where is The Calf?
The Calf is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for The Calf?
Peakify lists 4 routes for The Calf, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Calf today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on The Calf tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 32 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on The Calf this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Calf?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
