Grasmoor, Wandope, Crag Hill and Grisedale Pike
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Buttermere.
- Distance
- 12.4 km
- Ascent
- 1010 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 852 m
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About this walk
Grasmoor, Wandope, Crag Hill and Grisedale Pike is a hard 12.4 km circular walk with 1,010 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Buttermere, B5289 (grid reference NY 158 208). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Grasmoor at 852 m.
Grasmoor, Wandope, Crag Hill and Grisedale Pike are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Grasmoor, reaches 852 m (2,794 ft). It stands well clear of its neighbours, so the summit view is a wide one.
This route starts from Buttermere, B5289 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 Buttermere, follow the path towards Grasmoor.
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2
The summits
Climb Grasmoor, then continue to Wandope, Crag Hill and Grisedale Pike.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
852 m
774 m
839 m
790 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Grasmoor, Wandope, Crag Hill and Grisedale Pike take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 12.4 km route, which has 1,010 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 Buttermere, B5289 (grid reference NY 158 208). 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 hard. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Grasmoor (852 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Crag Hill (839 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Grisedale Pike (790 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Wandope (774 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Hobcarton Crag (738 m, Hewitt).
- 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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