Keswick via Rakefoot up Walla Crag: route map, distance and time
379 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY276212
Walla Crag is a 379 m fell above Derwentwater, a short climb from Keswick with one of the best views of the lake.
Walk out of Keswick past Castlerigg, cross to Rakefoot and follow the wall up to the summit.
Keswick via Rakefoot at a glance
| Distance | 3.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Keswick town centre |
| Start grid reference | NY 266 234 |
| Summit grid reference | NY276212 |
Keswick via Rakefoot 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 Back Bar0.1 km
- Crooked River Brewing Tap0.1 km
- The Crafty Baa0.1 km
- Brysons Cafe0.0 km
- Java0.0 km
- No Monkey Business0.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets0.6 km
- Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Walla Crag summit weather for this route
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Good Today Monday 19 October
Overcast, up to 12°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 17 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:05.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Dense drizzle, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03.
Best day of the next seven for Keswick via Rakefoot: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 17 mph and a 47% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Walla Crag forecast
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.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 47% chance of rain.
- 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 Walla Crag
Walla Crag is a 379 m fell above Derwentwater, a short climb from Keswick with one of the best views of the lake. More about Walla Crag, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Bleaberry Fell (590 m), 1.9 km south-east
Challenges that include Walla Crag
More walks from Keswick town centre
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Keswick via Spooney Green Lane up Latrigg
Other routes up Walla Crag
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wood via Cat Gill | 1.5 km one way | — | — | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 266 234, the summit at NY276212), 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.
Keswick via Rakefoot: questions and answers
How far is Keswick via Rakefoot?
Keswick via Rakefoot is 3.7 km one way to the summit of Walla Crag. There and back by the same way is about 7.4 km.
Where do you park for Keswick via Rakefoot?
Keswick via Rakefoot starts from Keswick town centre. The grid reference is NY 266 234.
Is Keswick via Rakefoot 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.
Is there a GPX for Keswick via Rakefoot?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).