Kentmere via Garburn Pass up Yoke: route map, distance and time
707 m · Cumbria
Yoke is a 707 m grassy fell at the southern end of the Ill Bell ridge, the first summit of the Kentmere Horseshoe from Garburn Pass.
Follow the stony Garburn Pass track west out of Kentmere, then turn north at the top of the pass up the grassy ridge to the summit.
Kentmere via Garburn Pass starts at about 174 m and gains 520 m over 4.1 km to 698 m on the track. The first kilometre climbs 78 m. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 2 km, which climbs 180 m at an average of 18%, with a 500 m stretch from 1.7 km at about 31%. The final 0.1 km eases to the top. About 22% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Kentmere via Garburn Pass at a glance
| Distance | 4.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 530 m |
| Climb on the track | 520 m up, 0 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 174 m to 698 m (summit 707 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 31%, from 1.7 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 22% of the way |
| Time up | 1h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Kentmere village hall parking area, LA8 9JL |
| Start grid reference | NY 455 041 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 437 067 |
| Parking | Kentmere village hall parking area; the postcode is approximate |
Kentmere via Garburn Pass map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Kentmere via Garburn Pass GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
Kentmere via Garburn Pass kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 252 m | +78 m | 8% | NY 449 044 |
| 2 km | 432 m | +180 m | 18% | NY 441 048 |
| 3 km | 547 m | +115 m | 11% | NY 437 056 |
| 4 km | 695 m | +148 m | 15% | NY 437 066 |
| 4.1 km | 698 m | +3 m | 3% | NY 437 067 |
How long Kentmere via Garburn Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 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 07:47, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:34 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:32 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Yoke summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Yoke right now. The main Yoke page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Yoke forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Yoke
Yoke is a 707 m grassy fell at the southern end of the Ill Bell ridge, the first summit of the Kentmere Horseshoe from Garburn Pass. More about Yoke, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Ill Bell (757 m), 1 km north
- Troutbeck Tongue (364 m), 1.6 km west
- Froswick (720 m), 1.8 km north
- Sallows (516 m), 2.8 km south
- Kentmere Pike (731 m), 3 km east
Challenges that include Yoke
More walks from Kentmere village hall parking area
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Kentmere horseshoe up Froswick
- Kentmere western horseshoe arm up Froswick
- Kentmere eastern horseshoe arm up Harter Fell
- Kentmere via Garburn Pass and Yoke up Ill Bell
- Kentmere via Shipman Knotts up Kentmere Pike
- Kentmere via the Garburn Pass up Sallows
- Kentmere via Stile End up Shipman Knotts
- Kentmere western horseshoe arm up Thornthwaite Crag
Other routes up Yoke
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troutbeck via Garburn Pass | 6.6 km one way | 583 m | 2h 20m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 455 041, the summit at NY 437 067), 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.
Kentmere via Garburn Pass: questions and answers
How far is Kentmere via Garburn Pass?
Kentmere via Garburn Pass is 4.1 km one way to the summit of Yoke, with 530 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.2 km.
How long does Kentmere via Garburn Pass take?
About 1h 40m to the summit of Yoke and 2h 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 3h 5m for the round trip.
How steep is Kentmere via Garburn Pass?
The steepest 500 m averages about 31%, starting 1.7 km from the start, and 22% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Kentmere via Garburn Pass climbs 520 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Kentmere via Garburn Pass?
Kentmere via Garburn Pass starts from Kentmere village hall parking area (postcode LA8 9JL). The grid reference is NY 455 041. Kentmere village hall parking area; the postcode is approximate
Is Kentmere via Garburn Pass 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 Kentmere via Garburn Pass today?
By 14:34 at the latest. Sunset on Yoke today is 18:04, Kentmere via Garburn Pass takes about 2h 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 Kentmere via Garburn Pass?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.