Kentmere Pike, Harter Fell (Mardale), Branstree and Tarn Crag (Sleddale)
4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Hallow Bank.
- Distance
- 17.2 km
- Ascent
- 1030 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 779 m
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About this walk
Kentmere Pike, Harter Fell (Mardale), Branstree and Tarn Crag (Sleddale) is a hard 17.2 km circular walk with 1,030 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Hallow Bank (grid reference NY 465 053). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Harter Fell (Mardale) at 779 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: Kentmere Pike, Harter Fell (Mardale), Branstree and Tarn Crag (Sleddale). Harter Fell (Mardale) is the highest at 779 m (2,556 ft).
From Hallow Bank, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Hallow Bank, follow the path towards Kentmere Pike.
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2
The summits
Climb Kentmere Pike, then continue to Harter Fell (Mardale), Branstree and Tarn Crag (Sleddale).
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
731 m
779 m
712 m
664 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Kentmere Pike, Harter Fell (Mardale), Branstree and Tarn Crag (Sleddale) take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 17.2 km route, which has 1,030 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 Hallow Bank (grid reference NY 465 053). 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?
- Harter Fell (Mardale) (779 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Kentmere Pike (731 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Branstree (712 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Tarn Crag (Sleddale) (664 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Grey Crag (638 m, Wainwright, 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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