Overbeck Bridge via Great Door up Yewbarrow (Cumbria): route map, distance and time
629 m · Cumbria
Yewbarrow is a 629m steep-ended ridge above Wast Water, a Wainwright and Hewitt known for the rocky climbs at both ends of its upturned-boat shape.
A steep path climbs the south ridge on grass and loose scree past Great Door to the summit ridge.
Overbeck Bridge via Great Door at a glance
| Distance | 2.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 559 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Overbeck Bridge car park, Wast Water |
| Start grid reference | NY 167 067 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 173 084 |
Overbeck Bridge via Great Door 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 Overbeck Bridge via Great Door 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 40m | 2h 10m |
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 18:04. Start by 15:19 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Yewbarrow summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Yewbarrow right now. The main Yewbarrow page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Yewbarrow forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Yewbarrow
Yewbarrow is a 629m steep-ended ridge above Wast Water, a Wainwright and Hewitt known for the rocky climbs at both ends of its upturned-boat shape. More about Yewbarrow, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Yewbarrow North Top (617 m), 0.8 km north
- Red Pike (826 m), 2.3 km north
- Middle Fell (582 m), 2.6 km south-west
- Kirk Fell (802 m), 2.9 km north-east
Challenges that include Yewbarrow
More walks from Overbeck Bridge car park, Wast Water
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Overbeck western fell walking approach up Caw Fell
- Overbeck western fell walking approach up Haycock
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Red Pike
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Scoat Fell
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Steeple
- Overbeck western walking paths via Dore Head up Black Crag
- Overbeck western fell walking approach up Little Gowder Crag
- Overbeck western fell walking approach up Iron Crag
Other routes up Yewbarrow
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasdale Head via Dore Head and Stirrup Crag | 3.5 km one way | 549 m | 1h 35m | Scramble |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 167 067, the summit at NY 173 084), 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.
Overbeck Bridge via Great Door: questions and answers
How far is Overbeck Bridge via Great Door?
Overbeck Bridge via Great Door is 2.1 km one way to the summit of Yewbarrow, with 559 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.2 km.
How long does Overbeck Bridge via Great Door take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Yewbarrow 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 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Overbeck Bridge via Great Door?
Overbeck Bridge via Great Door starts from Overbeck Bridge car park, Wast Water. The grid reference is NY 167 067.
Is Overbeck Bridge via Great Door suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Overbeck Bridge via Great Door today?
By 15:21 at the latest. Sunset on Yewbarrow today is 18:06, Overbeck Bridge via Great Door 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 Overbeck Bridge via Great Door?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).