Brock Crags (Wainwright), Angletarn Pikes, Beda Fell and Place Fell
4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Rooking.
- Distance
- 16.2 km
- Ascent
- 990 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 657 m
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About this walk
Brock Crags (Wainwright), Angletarn Pikes, Beda Fell and Place Fell is a hard 16.2 km circular walk with 990 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Rooking, A592 (grid reference NY 398 150). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Place Fell at 657 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: Brock Crags (Wainwright), Angletarn Pikes, Beda Fell and Place Fell. Place Fell is the highest at 657 m (2,156 ft).
From Rooking, A592, 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 Rooking, follow the path towards Brock Crags (Wainwright).
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2
The summits
Climb Brock Crags (Wainwright), then continue to Angletarn Pikes, Beda Fell and Place Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
561 m
566 m
509 m
657 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Brock Crags (Wainwright), Angletarn Pikes, Beda Fell and Place Fell take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 16.2 km route, which has 990 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 Rooking, A592 (grid reference NY 398 150). 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?
- Place Fell (657 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Angletarn Pikes (566 m, Wainwright); Brock Crags (Wainwright) (561 m, Wainwright); Beda Fell (509 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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