Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round up Whiteless Pike: route map, distance and time
660 m · Cumbria
Whiteless Pike is a 660 m pointed fell above Buttermere village, climbed by a steep path and leading on to Wandope and Grasmoor along Whiteless Edge.
Climb Whiteless Pike from Buttermere and follow Whiteless Edge north to Wandope, returning down into Rannerdale.
Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round at a glance
| Distance | 5.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 715 m |
| Time up | 2h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Buttermere village |
| Start grid reference | NY 175 169 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 180 189 |
Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round 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 Buttermere Court Hotel0.1 km
- Syke Farm Tea Room0.0 km
- Croft House Farm Café0.1 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
- Syke Farm Campsite0.3 km
- Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site1.4 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 4h 15m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 13:36 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:33 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Whiteless Pike summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Whiteless Pike right now. The main Whiteless Pike page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Whiteless Pike forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Whiteless Pike
Whiteless Pike is a 660 m pointed fell above Buttermere village, climbed by a steep path and leading on to Wandope and Grasmoor along Whiteless Edge. More about Whiteless Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Wandope (774 m), 1.1 km north-east
- Grasmoor (852 m), 1.5 km north
- Rannerdale Knotts (355 m), 1.5 km south-west
- Knott Rigg (556 m), 1.7 km east
- Crag Hill (839 m), 1.8 km north-east
- Sail (773 m), 2.2 km north-east
Challenges that include Whiteless Pike
More walks from Buttermere village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Buttermere via Whiteless Pike up Crag Hill
- Buttermere via Scarth Gap up Fleetwith Pike
- Buttermere via Whiteless Pike up Grasmoor
- Buttermere via Red Pike and the Ennerdale ridge up Great Borne
- Buttermere via Dodd and Red Pike ridge up High Crag
- Buttermere via Scarth Gap up High Crag
- Buttermere via Dodd and Red Pike ridge up High Stile
- Buttermere via Scarth Gap up High Stile
- Buttermere along the ridge up Rannerdale Knotts
- Buttermere via Bleaberry Tarn up Red Pike
- High Stile ridge up Red Pike
- Buttermere via Red Pike up Starling Dodd
Other routes up Whiteless Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermere via Whiteless Breast | 2.6 km one way | 530 m | 1h 25m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 175 169, the summit at NY 180 189), 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.
Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round: questions and answers
How far is the Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round?
The Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round is 5.7 km one way to the summit of Whiteless Pike, with 715 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.4 km.
How long does the Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round take?
About 2h 20m to the summit of Whiteless Pike and 3h 30m 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 4h 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round?
The Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round starts from Buttermere village. The grid reference is NY 175 169.
Is the Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round 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 the Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round today?
By 13:36 at the latest. Sunset on Whiteless Pike today is 18:06, The Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round takes about 3h 30m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge round?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).