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Uldale Head routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 7km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Carlingill BridgeModerate
The standard route to Uldale Head starts from Carlingill Bridge, it follows a path through the valley before ascending the grassy slopes to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding fells.
Carlin Gill CircuitHiking · 10km · from Carlingill BridgeModerate
This circuit takes you through Carlin Gill, ascending Uldale Head and returning via the ridge, providing a more challenging and scenic route.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Carlingill BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
The West Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble, starting from Carlingill Bridge and following the ridge line to the summit, with some exposure and hands-on sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Uldale Head today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Uldale Head each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 532m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Uldale Head each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over 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.
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About Uldale Head
Uldale Head is 532 m (1,745 ft) high with 132 m of prominence. It is in North Pennines, England. OS grid reference NY640000. It is the 14th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in North Pennines. The nearest summits are Hand Lake (0.9 km), Fell Head (2.0 km) and Simon's Seat (1.9 km).
How high is Uldale Head?
Uldale Head is 532 metres high with 132 metres of prominence.
Where is Uldale Head?
Uldale Head is listed in North Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Uldale Head?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Uldale Head, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (7km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Uldale Head 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 weather information is shown for Uldale Head?
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.
