CATBELLS · 451 M · NY 244 199
North ridge from Hawse End
Short, sharp and famous — polished rock steps up a perfect little ridge with Derwentwater glittering below the whole way.
DISTANCE
5.6 km
ASCENT
440 m
ESTIMATED TIME
2 h 45
PHOTO ZONES
5
locations revealed on the hill
THE START
Gutherscale car park
NY 247 212 · CA12 5UE
Small car park above Hawse End — full by 9am in season. Car-free option: Keswick Launch to Hawse End jetty.
TODAY ON THE SUMMIT
SUMMIT TEMP
12°C
WIND / GUSTS
2 / 5 m/s
CLOUD COVER
0%
RAIN CHANCE
0%
Open-Meteo · summit-height estimate · always check the MWIS mountain forecast before you commit.
TODAY'S LIGHT
SUNRISE
05:00
golden until 05:57
SUNSET
21:36
golden from 20:39
THE HIDDEN FIVE
5 photo zones wait on this route
Their locations are secret until you're on the hill — that's the game. What we'll tell you: 2 shoot best at dawn, 2 at golden hour, 1 in any light. Plan your start time accordingly.
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BEFORE YOU GO
Short rock steps are polished and slick when wet. A honeypot fell — start early. Steep drops flank the summit ridge in mist.
The mountain decides. Check the forecast, carry map and compass, and read the Fell Pledge.