Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Newlands
Catbells from Hawes End
The biggest view to effort ratio in the district. A 451 m Wainwright summit with a full Derwentwater panorama reached in well under an hour of running.
Distance
6 km
Ascent
366 m
Descent
364 m
Max elevation
447 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h – 1h 20m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
CA12 5UE
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A short, punchy 6 km loop onto Catbells (451 m) straight from the Hawes End shore of Derwentwater. Just 366 m of climbing to one of Lakeland's most loved little Wainwrights.
Hazards & notes
Two short rocky steps near the summit need care and can be slick when wet; the ridge is exposed to wind. The narrow approach lanes have very limited parking that fills fast.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
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