Causey Pike, Ard Crags, Outerside and Barrow
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Little Town.
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 910 m
- Time
- 4–5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 637 m
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About this walk
Causey Pike, Ard Crags, Outerside and Barrow is a moderate 9.7 km circular walk with 910 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5 hours. It starts at Little Town, Newlands Hause (grid reference NY 229 201). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Causey Pike at 637 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District: Causey Pike, Ard Crags, Outerside and Barrow. Causey Pike is the highest at 637 m (2,090 ft).
From Little Town, Newlands Hause, 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 Little Town, head up the open fellside towards Causey Pike.
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2
The summits
Climb Causey Pike, then continue to Ard Crags, Outerside and Barrow.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
637 m
581 m
568 m
455 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Causey Pike, Ard Crags, Outerside and Barrow take?
- Most walkers take 4–5 hours for the 9.7 km route, which has 910 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 Little Town, Newlands Hause (grid reference NY 229 201). 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?
- Causey Pike (637 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Ard Crags (581 m, Wainwright); Outerside (568 m, Wainwright); Barrow (455 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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