Patterdale via Rest Dodd 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.
Climb to Boredale Hause and past Angle Tarn to Rest Dodd, then follow the boggy ridge north to The Nab.
Patterdale via Rest Dodd at a glance
| Distance | 7.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 641 m |
| Time up | 2h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Patterdale village |
| Start grid reference | NY 394 160 |
| Summit grid reference | NY434151 |
Patterdale via Rest Dodd 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
- Patterdale Hotel0.2 km
- White Lion Inn0.3 km
- Travellers Rest1.5 km
- Side Farm Tea Room0.4 km
- Helvellyn Country Kitchen1.2 km
- Fairlight Cafe & Restaurant1.3 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Public toilets1.1 km
- Public toilets1.2 km
- Patterdale Youth Hostel camp site0.6 km
- Side Farm Campsite0.8 km
- Gillside Camping1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Patterdale via Rest Dodd takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 25m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 4h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 5h 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 07:46, sunset 18:07. Start by 13:02 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 12:59 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
The Nab summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:46, sunset 18:07.
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Good Tomorrow 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.
Best day of the next seven for Patterdale via Rest Dodd: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 15 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -2°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 Patterdale village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Angletarn Pikes
- Patterdale direct up Arnison Crag
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Beda Fell
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Birkhouse Moor
- Patterdale via Thornhow End up Birks
- Patterdale via Grisedale up Dollywaggon Pike
- Patterdale via St Sunday Crag up Fairfield
- Patterdale via Boredale Hause up Place Fell
- Patterdale via Angle Tarn up Rest Dodd
- Patterdale via Birks up St Sunday Crag
Other routes up The Nab
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale via Nab End | 4.5 km one way | 411 m | 1h 35m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 394 160, 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.
Patterdale via Rest Dodd: questions and answers
How far is Patterdale via Rest Dodd?
Patterdale via Rest Dodd is 7.6 km one way to the summit of The Nab, with 641 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 15.2 km.
How long does Patterdale via Rest Dodd take?
About 2h 35m to the summit of The Nab and 4h 5m 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 5h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Patterdale via Rest Dodd?
Patterdale via Rest Dodd starts from Patterdale village. The grid reference is NY 394 160.
Is Patterdale via Rest Dodd 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 Patterdale via Rest Dodd today?
By 13:02 at the latest. Sunset on The Nab today is 18:07, Patterdale via Rest Dodd takes about 4h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Patterdale via Rest Dodd?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).