As one of the most distinctive peaks in the charming North Western Fells of the Lake District, hikes to Hopegill Head are utterly delightful. A pointed, rocky peak when seen from the east and north, it is a superb objective and a part of the popular Coledale Round. Its most conspicuous feature, Hobcarton Crag, dominates the valley of the same name and is seen beautifully from nearby Grisedale Pike.

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Location: Lorton, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

February 2, 2020

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Views for days! Surrounding peaks include Grisedale Pike, Grasmoor, Whiteside and Ladyside Pike. Hopegill Head can be climbed as part of the Coledale Horseshoe, or (my preference) over Ladyside Pike. It's a 2,530-foot (770 m) mountain that appears really sharp and pointy when viewed from the north west.

Explorer: Future & The Past

June 8, 2020

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I would recommend to plan Whiteside Summit walk clockwise. If you do it anticlockwise it will be challenging descend. It can be very dangerous in wet conditions.

David Howells

June 21, 2021

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Did Hopegill Head as part of the Grasmoor Round so came across from Whiteside. This is a lovely ridge to walk to bag Hopegill and the views are tremendous, even though it was not such a good weather day today. I will do it again but come up from Grisedale Pike. Hopegill Head is also a UK designated Nuttall.

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1. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

14.3km

05:41

930m

910m

Hike the difficult 8.9-mile Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite, gaining 3050 feet with panoramic Lake District views.

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2. Grisedale Pike – Hobcarton Crag loop from Braithwaite

13.3km

05:07

780m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Causey Pike – Grisedale Pike loop from Above Derwent

17.0km

07:05

1,030m

1,040m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Location: Lorton, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Hopegill Head

1. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

2. Grisedale Pike – Hobcarton Crag loop from Braithwaite

3. Causey Pike – Grisedale Pike loop from Above Derwent

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