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Whinlatter Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Whinlatter Pass RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Whinlatter PassModerate
This route starts from Whinlatter Pass and offers a scenic hike through forest trails and open fell, providing views of the surrounding peaks.
Grisedale Pike ApproachHiking · 10km · from BraithwaiteModerate
This route begins in Braithwaite and ascends via Grisedale Pike, offering a challenging hike with rewarding views.
Coledale HorseshoeHiking · 16km · from BraithwaiteHard
The Coledale Horseshoe is a classic circuit that includes Whinlatter Top, providing a full day of ridge walking with stunning vistas.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Whinlatter Top today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Whinlatter Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 525m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Whinlatter Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:45
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:02 to 16:50.
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About Whinlatter Top
Whinlatter Top is 525 m (1,722 ft) high with 58 m of prominence. It is in Lake District N, England. OS grid reference NY196249. It is the 9th highest of the 25 summits Peakify lists in Lake District N. The nearest summits are Whinlatter (0.6 km), Hobcarton End (1.4 km) and Lord's Seat (1.8 km).
How high is Whinlatter Top?
Whinlatter Top is 525 metres high with 58 metres of prominence.
Where is Whinlatter Top?
Whinlatter Top is listed in Lake District N, England.
Are there routes for Whinlatter Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Whinlatter Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Whinlatter Pass Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Whinlatter Top 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 Whinlatter Top?
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.
