Route Information for
Grisedale Pike
The total ascent is 750 meters. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 11.35km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start from the car park off of the B5292 NW of Braithwaite.NY22652395
1Ascend SW on winding path beside forestry plantation, onto Kinn (374m).NY21902325
2Continue WSW on path up Sleet How to summit of Grisedale Pike (2500ft+) NY19832255
3Follow ridge SW over col to the edge of Hobcarton CragNY19292198
4Descend SW directly to Coledale Hause; OR continue W above crags.NY18772200
5Continue NW to Hopegill Head (770m).NY18552215
6Head SSE over Sand Hill (756m) past Coledale Hause and continue beyond col to join pathNY18992113
7Turn left and descend old mine road ENE into ColedaleNY20132140
8Continue NNE, cross Coledale Beck (stepping stones) and join mine roadNY20242178
9Follow mine road NE for the full length of Coledale.NY22692346
10The path rejoins the B5292 200m South of car park and start.NY22652395
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