Troutbeck valley round up Troutbeck Tongue: route map, distance and time
364 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY422064
Troutbeck Tongue is a 364m ridge in the middle of the upper Troutbeck valley, a short walk from Troutbeck village with the Ill Bell ridge above.
Follow the valley track along Trout Beck, climb the south end of the Tongue and return by the valley.
Troutbeck valley round at a glance
| Distance | 4.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 263 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Troutbeck village |
| Start grid reference | NY 411 029 |
| Summit grid reference | NY422064 |
Troutbeck valley round 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
- The Haybarn Inn0.5 km
- Mortal Man0.5 km
- Queen's Head Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Post Office0.6 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- YHA Windermere Campsite1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Troutbeck valley round takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 40m |
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 14:54 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:52 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Troutbeck Tongue summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Troutbeck Tongue right now. The main Troutbeck Tongue page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Troutbeck Tongue forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Troutbeck Tongue
Troutbeck Tongue is a 364m ridge in the middle of the upper Troutbeck valley, a short walk from Troutbeck village with the Ill Bell ridge above. More about Troutbeck Tongue, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Yoke (707 m), 1.6 km east
- Ill Bell (757 m), 1.9 km north-east
- Baystones (487 m), 2.3 km south-west
- Froswick (720 m), 2.5 km north-east
- Sallows (516 m), 2.8 km south-east
Challenges that include Troutbeck Tongue
More walks from Troutbeck village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Troutbeck via Nanny Lane up Baystones
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Froswick
- Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass up Sallows
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows up Sour Howes
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Yoke
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 411 029, the summit at NY422064), 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.
Troutbeck valley round: questions and answers
How far is the Troutbeck valley round?
The Troutbeck valley round is 4.3 km one way to the summit of Troutbeck Tongue, with 263 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.6 km.
How long does the Troutbeck valley round take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Troutbeck Tongue and 2h 10m 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 2h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Troutbeck valley round?
The Troutbeck valley round starts from Troutbeck village. The grid reference is NY 411 029.
Is the Troutbeck valley round 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 Troutbeck valley round today?
By 14:54 at the latest. Sunset on Troutbeck Tongue today is 18:04, The Troutbeck valley round takes about 2h 10m 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 Troutbeck valley round?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).