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Yewbarrow North Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Yewbarrow North RidgeScrambling · 6km · from Wasdale HeadGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge of Yewbarrow offers a classic Grade 1 scramble with stunning views over Wast Water, the route involves some exposure and requires careful navigation over rocky terrain
Yewbarrow South TraverseHiking · 8km · from Overbeck BridgeHiking
This route traverses the southern slopes of Yewbarrow, it is a challenging hike with steep ascents and descents, offering panoramic views of the surrounding fells
Yewbarrow Circuit via Dore HeadHiking · 10km · from Wasdale HeadHiking
A full circuit of Yewbarrow starting from Wasdale Head, the route ascends via Dore Head and includes a descent down the south ridge, it is a strenuous hike with varied terrain
Yewbarrow West Face DirectScrambling · 5km · from Overbeck BridgeGrade 2 Scramble
The West Face Direct route is a more challenging scramble up Yewbarrow, it involves steep and exposed sections requiring a good head for heights and scrambling skills
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Yewbarrow North Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 617m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Yewbarrow North 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 16:46
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:51.
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About Yewbarrow North Top
Yewbarrow North Top is 617 m (2,023 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 251st highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Yewbarrow (0.8 km), Black Crag (1.4 km) and Red Pike (1.8 km).
How high is Yewbarrow North Top?
Yewbarrow North Top is 617 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Yewbarrow North Top?
Yewbarrow North Top is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Yewbarrow North Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Yewbarrow North Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Yewbarrow North 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 Yewbarrow North 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.
