Red Pike (Buttermere), Starling Dodd, High Stile and High Crag (Buttermere)
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Gatesgarth.
- Distance
- 15.3 km
- Ascent
- 1060 m
- Time
- 5.5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 806 m
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About this walk
Red Pike (Buttermere), Starling Dodd, High Stile and High Crag (Buttermere) is a hard 15.3 km circular walk with 1,060 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7 hours. It starts at Gatesgarth, Honister Pass (grid reference NY 194 150). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest High Stile at 806 m.
Red Pike (Buttermere), Starling Dodd, High Stile and High Crag (Buttermere) are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, High Stile, reaches 806 m (2,645 ft).
This route starts from Gatesgarth, Honister Pass 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 Gatesgarth, follow the path towards Red Pike (Buttermere).
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2
The summits
Climb Red Pike (Buttermere), then continue to Starling Dodd, High Stile and High Crag (Buttermere).
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
755 m
633 m
807 m
745 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Red Pike (Buttermere), Starling Dodd, High Stile and High Crag (Buttermere) take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7 hours for the 15.3 km route, which has 1,060 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 Gatesgarth, Honister Pass (grid reference NY 194 150). 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?
- High Stile (807 m, Hewitt); High Stile (806 m, Wainwright); Red Pike (Buttermere) (755 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); High Crag (Buttermere) (745 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Starling Dodd (633 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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