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Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

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Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

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June 7, 2026

Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

Hard

07:15

17.6km

2.4km/h

1,150m

1,130m

Louis Kidd liked this tour.

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.03 km for 27 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Parking

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3.60 km

Barrow Summit

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Barrow is a 1,493-foot (455 m) Wainwright in the North Western fells of the Lake District. On a clear day from the summit you can appreciate the view across the …

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5.43 km

Outerside Summit

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Outerside is a 1,955-foot (568 m) Wainwright fell in the north-west Lake District. Many sources include Outerside as a key feature of the Coledale Round but others see it as …

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6.98 km

Causey Pike

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Causey Pike is one of the best known Lakeland fells, because of its recognisable nobbly shape which forms part of the magnificent lakeside landscape from the shores of Derwentwater. The …

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9.39 km

Summit of Sail

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Sail is a 2,536-foot (773 m) Wainwright in the North Western Fells of the Lake District that is most commonly hiked as part of the Coledale Horseshoe. There is a …

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10.0 km

Crag Hill (Eel Crag) Summit

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A great trig pointed summit on a great and imposing hill. Stands in the middle of the Coledale Round and the views from it are stunning down towards Grisedale and Causey Pike.

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12.2 km

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. …

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13.8 km

Grisedale Pike

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Rising gracefully to a sharp peak piercing the north-western skies of Lakeland, Grisedale Pike is a fine mountain with superlative views. If you’re feeling energetic, tick it off as part …

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.19 km

6.66 km

2.08 km

579 m

138 m

Surfaces

6.66 km

5.26 km

3.64 km

1.49 km

598 m

< 100 m

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Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

Barrow Summit

Outerside Summit

Causey Pike

Summit of Sail

Crag Hill (Eel Crag) Summit

Hopegill Head

Grisedale Pike

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