Longlands Fell, Great Cockup, Meal Fell and Brae Fell
4 Wainwrights in the northern Lake District, climbed together from Branthwaite.
- Distance
- 11.3 km
- Ascent
- 640 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 585 m
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About this walk
Longlands Fell, Great Cockup, Meal Fell and Brae Fell is a moderate 11.3 km circular walk with 640 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Branthwaite (grid reference NY 288 370). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Brae Fell at 585 m.
Longlands Fell, Great Cockup, Meal Fell and Brae Fell are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the northern Lake District. The highest, Brae Fell, reaches 585 m (1,921 ft).
This route starts from Branthwaite and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Branthwaite, follow the path towards Longlands Fell.
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The summits
Climb Longlands Fell, then continue to Great Cockup, Meal Fell and Brae Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
483 m
526 m
549 m
585 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Longlands Fell, Great Cockup, Meal Fell and Brae Fell take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 11.3 km route, which has 640 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 Branthwaite (grid reference NY 288 370). 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. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Great Sca Fell (651 m, Wainwright); Brae Fell (585 m, Wainwright); Meal Fell (549 m, Wainwright); Great Cockup (526 m, Wainwright); Longlands Fell (483 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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