Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Kirk Fell and Fleetwith Pike
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Honister Pass.
- Distance
- 13.1 km
- Ascent
- 860 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 802 m
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About this walk
Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Kirk Fell and Fleetwith Pike is a moderate 13.1 km circular walk with 860 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Honister Pass (grid reference NY 224 135). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Kirk Fell at 802 m.
Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Kirk Fell and Fleetwith Pike are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Kirk Fell, reaches 802 m (2,631 ft).
From Honister Pass, 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 Honister Pass, head up the open fellside towards Grey Knotts.
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2
The summits
Climb Grey Knotts, then continue to Brandreth, Kirk Fell and Fleetwith Pike.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
697 m
715 m
802 m
649 m
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Kirk Fell and Fleetwith Pike take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 13.1 km route, which has 860 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 Honister Pass (grid reference NY 224 135). 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?
- Kirk Fell (802 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Kirk Fell East Top (787 m, Hewitt); Brandreth (715 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Grey Knotts (697 m, Wainwright); Fleetwith Pike (649 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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