Calders, The Calf, Yarlside and Fell Head
4 Hewitts in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, climbed together from Sedbergh.
- Distance
- 17.8 km
- Ascent
- 1260 m
- Time
- 6–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 677 m
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About this walk
Calders, The Calf, Yarlside and Fell Head is a hard 17.8 km circular walk with 1,260 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Sedbergh, Howgill Lane (grid reference SD 636 944). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest The Calf at 677 m.
Calders, The Calf, Yarlside and Fell Head are Hewitts in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, close enough to climb together. The highest, The Calf, reaches 677 m (2,220 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
From Sedbergh, Howgill Lane, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Sedbergh, follow the path and tracks towards Calders.
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2
The summits
Climb Calders, then continue to The Calf, Yarlside and Fell Head.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
On the way
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Cautley SpoutWaterfall · 100 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Calders, The Calf, Yarlside and Fell Head take?
- Most walkers take 6–8.5 hours for the 17.8 km route, which has 1,260 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 Sedbergh, Howgill Lane (grid reference SD 636 944). Park considerately off the road; 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- The Calf (677 m, Hewitt); Calders (675 m, Hewitt); Fell Head (640 m, Hewitt); Yarlside (639 m, 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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