Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge up Ullscarf: route map, distance and time
723 m · Cumbria
Ullscarf is a broad, wet 723m fell between Thirlmere and Borrowdale, climbed by Wainwright baggers and by walkers crossing from Thirlmere to Stonethwaite.
Follow Greenup Gill up to Greenup Edge, then walk north along the old fence posts to the summit.
Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge at a glance
| Distance | 7.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 666 m |
| Time up | 2h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Stonethwaite, Borrowdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 262 137 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 291 121 |
Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge 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 Langstrath Inn0.0 km
- The Yew Tree Pub1.8 km
- Peathouse Tea & Coffee Shop0.0 km
- Borrowdale YHA1.0 km
- The Flock-in1.3 km
- Public toilets1.3 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
- National Trust Campsite0.6 km
- Chapel House Farm Campsite0.7 km
- Seatoller Farm1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 4h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 5h 0m |
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 18:05. Start by 13:05 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:03 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ullscarf summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Monday 19 October
Light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03.
Best day of the next seven for Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 38 mph and a 47% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Ullscarf forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -3°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 47% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 38 mph.
- 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 Ullscarf
Ullscarf is a broad, wet 723m fell between Thirlmere and Borrowdale, climbed by Wainwright baggers and by walkers crossing from Thirlmere to Stonethwaite. More about Ullscarf, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Low Saddle (656 m), 1.2 km north
- Eagle Crag (523 m), 1.6 km west
- Sergeant's Crag (571 m), 1.9 km south-west
- Sergeants Crag (571 m), 1.9 km south-west
- Calf Crag (537 m), 2 km south-east
- High Raise (763 m), 2.9 km south
Challenges that include Ullscarf
More walks from Stonethwaite, Borrowdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Stonethwaite direct up Eagle Crag
- Stonethwaite via Sergeant's Crag up Eagle Crag
- Stonethwaite via Dock Tarn up Great Crag
- Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge up High Raise
- Stonethwaite via Big Stanger Gill up Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot
- Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag up Sergeant's Crag
Other routes up Ullscarf
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickleden via Stake Pass | 10.3 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 262 137, the summit at NY 291 121), 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.
Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge: questions and answers
How far is Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge?
Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge is 7.3 km one way to the summit of Ullscarf, with 666 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 14.6 km.
How long does Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge take?
About 2h 35m to the summit of Ullscarf and 4h 0m 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 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge?
Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge starts from Stonethwaite, Borrowdale. The grid reference is NY 262 137.
Is Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge 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 Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge today?
By 13:05 at the latest. Sunset on Ullscarf today is 18:05, Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge takes about 4h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).