Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Keswick

Coledale Horseshoe

Seven Wainwrights, 1,199m of climbing, and a long ridge with exposure on both sides. This is proper fell running territory — you need to move well on open ground.

Distance

14.8 km

Ascent

1,199 m

Descent

1,199 m

Max elevation

841 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

2h 40m – 3h 35m

Grade

Very Hard

Navigation

map_skills

Parking

CA12 5TN

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn

About this route

A classic Lake District fell round bagging seven Wainwrights above the Coledale valley. Starting from Braithwaite, the route climbs Grisedale Pike and traverses a high ridge via Hopegill Head, Crag Hill, Sail, Outerside, and Barrow.

Hazards & notes

Exposed ridges throughout — serious in strong wind. Navigation in cloud requires compass work, particularly between Crag Hill and Sail. Descent off Grisedale Pike is steep.

Emergency

Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.

Full route, GPX download & live conditions:

https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/keswick/coledale-horseshoe

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