Sail, Whiteside, Hopegill Head and Scar Crags
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Little Town.
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1220 m
- Time
- 6–8 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 773 m
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About this walk
Sail, Whiteside, Hopegill Head and Scar Crags is a hard 16 km circular walk with 1,220 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8 hours. It starts at Little Town, Newlands Pass (grid reference NY 229 200). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Sail at 773 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District: Sail, Whiteside, Hopegill Head and Scar Crags. Sail is the highest at 773 m (2,536 ft).
From Little Town, Newlands Pass, 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 Little Town, follow the path towards Sail.
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The summits
Climb Sail, then continue to Whiteside, Hopegill Head and Scar Crags.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
773 m
707 m
770 m
672 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sail, Whiteside, Hopegill Head and Scar Crags take?
- Most walkers take 6–8 hours for the 16 km route, which has 1,220 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 Little Town, Newlands Pass (grid reference NY 229 200). 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?
- Crag Hill (839 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Sail (773 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Hopegill Head (770 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Whiteside East Top (719 m, Hewitt); Whiteside (707 m, Wainwright); Scar Crags (672 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Causey Pike (637 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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