Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge up Wetherlam: route map, distance and time
763 m · Cumbria
Wetherlam is the northernmost of the main Coniston fells, a big, sprawling fell above Coniston and Tilberthwaite with old mine workings on its slopes.
Climb past the old quarries and up the rocky crest of Wetherlam Edge to the summit.
Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge at a glance
| Distance | 3.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 611 m |
| Time up | 1h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Tilberthwaite car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 305 010 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 288 011 |
Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 1h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 2h 45m |
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 14:50 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03. Start by 14:48 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Wetherlam summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Wetherlam right now. The main Wetherlam page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Wetherlam forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Wetherlam
Wetherlam is the northernmost of the main Coniston fells, a big, sprawling fell above Coniston and Tilberthwaite with old mine workings on its slopes. More about Wetherlam, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Black Sails (745 m), 0.6 km south-west
- Swirl How (802 m), 1.6 km west
- Great Carrs (785 m), 1.7 km west
- Holme Fell (316 m), 2.7 km east
- Grey Friar (773 m), 2.9 km west
Challenges that include Wetherlam
More walks from Tilberthwaite car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Wrynose via Wet Side Edge up Great Carrs
- Wrynose via Wet Side Edge up Grey Friar
- Wrynose via Wet Side Edge up Swirl How
Other routes up Wetherlam
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston via Lad Stones | 5.2 km one way | 739 m | 2h 15m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 305 010, the summit at NY 288 011), 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.
Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge: questions and answers
How far is Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge?
Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge is 3.0 km one way to the summit of Wetherlam, with 611 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.0 km.
How long does Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge take?
About 1h 35m to the summit of Wetherlam and 2h 15m 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 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge?
Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge starts from Tilberthwaite car park. The grid reference is NY 305 010.
Is Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam 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 Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge today?
By 14:50 at the latest. Sunset on Wetherlam today is 18:05, Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge takes about 2h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Tilberthwaite via Wetherlam Edge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).