Coledale Horseshoe
Route Details
| Distance: | 14.6 kilometreskm |
|---|---|
| Ascent: | 1,214 metresm |
| Estimated Duration: | 5 hourshrs 41 minutesmins How is estimated duration calculated? |
| Wainwrights Visited: | 5 |
| Start & Finish: | Braithwaite - NY 2292 2359 |
This route is part of the Walk the Wainwrights in 45 Walks collection.
Route Map
Route Profile
5 Wainwrights Visited
| Name | Height | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Grisedale Pike | 791 metresm | The North Western Fells |
| Eel Crag | 839 metresm | The North Western Fells |
| Sail | 773 metresm | The North Western Fells |
| Outerside | 568 metresm | The North Western Fells |
| Barrow | 455 metresm | The North Western Fells |
Maps
Modern technology has made navigating in the Lake District fells much easier, however, it is imperative that you also carry a map and compass and know how to use them.
The following maps cover the full Coledale Horseshoe route.
The North Western Fells
All of the Wainwrights visited by this route appear in The North Western Fells, the seventh of seven books that Alfred Wainwright wrote in his bestselling walkers guidebook series, A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is estimated duration calculated?
Estimated duration is calculated using Naismith's rule, based on someone moving at a speed of 4 kilometres per hour whilst adding 1 minute for every 10 metres of ascent. Please be aware this calculation assumes you are continually moving and does NOT take into account any breaks.
Disclaimer
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