Ullscarf, Rosthwaite Fell, Sergeant's Crag and Calf Crag
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Hause Point.
- Distance
- 22.2 km
- Ascent
- 1540 m
- Time
- 7.5–10.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 723 m
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About this walk
Ullscarf, Rosthwaite Fell, Sergeant's Crag and Calf Crag is a hard 22.2 km circular walk with 1,540 m of ascent, taking 7.5 to 10.5 hours. It starts at Hause Point (grid reference NY 316 149). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Ullscarf at 723 m.
Ullscarf, Rosthwaite Fell, Sergeant's Crag and Calf Crag are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Ullscarf, reaches 723 m (2,372 ft).
This route starts from Hause Point 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 Hause Point, follow the path towards Ullscarf.
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2
The summits
Climb Ullscarf, then continue to Rosthwaite Fell, Sergeant's Crag and Calf Crag.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
723 m
551 m
571 m
537 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ullscarf, Rosthwaite Fell, Sergeant's Crag and Calf Crag take?
- Most walkers take 7.5–10.5 hours for the 22.2 km route, which has 1,540 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 Hause Point (grid reference NY 316 149). 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?
- Ullscarf (723 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Sergeant's Crag (571 m, Wainwright); Bessyboot (Rosthwaite Fell) (551 m, Wainwright); Calf Crag (537 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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