Martindale via Nab End up The Nab: route map, distance and time
576 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY434151
The Nab is a quiet grassy fell in the Martindale deer forest above Ullswater, climbed from Martindale or from Rest Dodd to the south.
Walk up the valley and climb the steep grassy nose of Nab End to the summit plateau.
Martindale via Nab End at a glance
| Distance | 4.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 411 m |
| Time up | 1h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Martindale church |
| Start grid reference | NY 435 191 |
| Summit grid reference | NY434151 |
Martindale via Nab End 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 Martindale via Nab End 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 07:48, 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 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:32 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
The Nab summit weather for this route
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Good Today Monday 19 October
Light drizzle, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 24 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02.
Best day of the next seven for Martindale via Nab End: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 26 mph and a 31% chance of rain.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- A warm layer, hat and gloves: it feels like 1°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About The Nab
The Nab is a quiet grassy fell in the Martindale deer forest above Ullswater, climbed from Martindale or from Rest Dodd to the south. More about The Nab, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Rest Dodd (696 m), 1.6 km south
- Beda Fell (509 m), 2 km north
- Angletarn Pikes (566 m), 2.1 km west
- High Raise (804 m), 2.2 km south-east
- Wether Hill (676 m), 2.3 km north-east
- Brock Crags (561 m), 2.3 km south-west
Challenges that include The Nab
More walks from Martindale church
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Martindale along the ridge up Beda Fell
- Martindale Hause up Hallin Fell
- Martindale church up the west side up Steel Knotts
Other routes up The Nab
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterdale via Rest Dodd | 7.6 km one way | 641 m | 2h 35m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 435 191, the summit at NY434151), 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.
Martindale via Nab End: questions and answers
How far is Martindale via Nab End?
Martindale via Nab End is 4.5 km one way to the summit of The Nab, with 411 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.0 km.
How long does Martindale via Nab End take?
About 1h 35m to the summit of The Nab 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 Martindale via Nab End?
Martindale via Nab End starts from Martindale church. The grid reference is NY 435 191.
Is Martindale via Nab End 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 Martindale via Nab End today?
By 14:34 at the latest. Sunset on The Nab today is 18:04, Martindale via Nab End 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 Martindale via Nab End?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).