Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill, Steel Knotts and Bonscale Pike
4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Butterwick.
- Distance
- 18.6 km
- Ascent
- 860 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 673 m
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About this walk
Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill, Steel Knotts and Bonscale Pike is a hard 18.6 km circular walk with 860 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Butterwick (grid reference NY 495 193). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Wether Hill at 673 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill, Steel Knotts and Bonscale Pike. Wether Hill is the highest at 673 m (2,206 ft).
From Butterwick, 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 Butterwick, follow the path towards Loadpot Hill.
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The summits
Climb Loadpot Hill, then continue to Wether Hill, Steel Knotts and Bonscale Pike.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
672 m
673 m
432 m
524 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill, Steel Knotts and Bonscale Pike take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 18.6 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 Butterwick (grid reference NY 495 193). 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?
- Wether Hill (673 m, Wainwright); Loadpot Hill (672 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Bonscale Pike (524 m, Wainwright); Steel Knotts (432 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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