Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben up Whiteside: route map, distance and time
707 m · Cumbria
Whiteside is the steep western end of the Grasmoor ridge above Crummock Water, climbed from Lanthwaite Green and joined to Hopegill Head by a narrow crest.
Cross Liza Beck and climb the steep heathery spur of Whin Ben onto the ridge, then follow it to the summit cairn.
Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben at a glance
| Distance | 2.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 551 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Lanthwaite Green car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 159 207 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 170 219 |
Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben 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 Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 25m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 1h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 5m |
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 15:21 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:18 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Whiteside summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Monday 19 October
Overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 37 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03.
Best day of the next seven for Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 37 mph and a 29% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Whiteside 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 -1°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 37 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 Whiteside
Whiteside is the steep western end of the Grasmoor ridge above Crummock Water, climbed from Lanthwaite Green and joined to Hopegill Head by a narrow crest. More about Whiteside, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Whiteside East Top (719 m), 0.5 km east
- Hopegill Head (770 m), 1.5 km east
- Ladyside Pike (704 m), 1.6 km north-east
- Grasmoor (852 m), 1.7 km south
- Sand Hill (756 m), 1.7 km east
- Hobcarton Crag (738 m), 2.3 km east
Challenges that include Whiteside
More walks from Lanthwaite Green car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Lanthwaite Green via Gasgale Gill up Grasmoor
Other routes up Whiteside
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanthwaite via Whiteside ridge | 3.4 km one way | 670 m | 1h 50m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 159 207, the summit at NY 170 219), 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.
Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben: questions and answers
How far is Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben?
Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben is 2.0 km one way to the summit of Whiteside, with 551 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.0 km.
How long does Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Whiteside and 1h 45m 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 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben?
Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben starts from Lanthwaite Green car park. The grid reference is NY 159 207.
Is Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben 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 Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben today?
By 15:21 at the latest. Sunset on Whiteside today is 18:06, Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben takes about 1h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Lanthwaite Green via Whin Ben?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).