Birkhouse Moor, Sheffield Pike and Glenridding Dodd
3 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Glenridding.
- Distance
- 11.4 km
- Ascent
- 900 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 718 m
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About this walk
Birkhouse Moor, Sheffield Pike and Glenridding Dodd is a moderate 11.4 km circular walk with 900 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Glenridding (grid reference NY 383 156). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Birkhouse Moor at 718 m.
This round takes in 3 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: Birkhouse Moor, Sheffield Pike and Glenridding Dodd. Birkhouse Moor is the highest at 718 m (2,354 ft).
From Glenridding, a good part of the way is over open fellside with no path, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Glenridding, head up the open fellside towards Birkhouse Moor.
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2
The summits
Climb Birkhouse Moor, then continue to Sheffield Pike and Glenridding Dodd.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
718 m
676 m
442 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Birkhouse Moor, Sheffield Pike and Glenridding Dodd take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 11.4 km route, which has 900 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glenridding (grid reference NY 383 156). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless fellside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Birkhouse Moor (718 m, Wainwright); Sheffield Pike (676 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Glenridding Dodd (442 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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