The Newlands Round
A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Lake District starting and finishing in Cumbria, England, about 17.90km (11.12 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 7:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
615m (2017ft)
Descent
634m (2080ft)
Max. Elevation
730m (2395ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1249m (4097ft)
Start
Catbells bus stop
End
Braithwaite
Distance
17.90km
(11.12mi)
(11.12mi)
Duration
~7:00h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
This is one of the Lake District's great horseshoes, taking in a whole host of familiar names - Catbells, High Spy, Robinson, to name but a few. There are buses to the foot of Catbells during some months, but if not then it is an easy walk from Keswick. This can be a long day out if the weather is poor, so come prepared!
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Waypoints
OS Grid NY247213
In the summer months, buses stop right at the foot of Catbells. Some would say the perfect service for walkers, but it means you are straight into the hard work for the day, with no warm up! Either way, Catbells is a classic, with the Derwent Water panorama revealing itself as you ascend.
OS Grid NY244196
The first summit is soon reached - and that's a fair chunk of the morning's uphill done! Enjoy the views, then continue along the obvious summit path on to Maiden Moor.
About 1.72 km (~1.07 miles) from 
OS Grid NY237183
The day's route is visible from here, on a clear day at least. The horseshoe can look imposing, the crags on High Spy and Dale Head in particular.
About 1.47 km (~0.91 miles) from 
OS Grid NY234162
Right in the heart of the horseshoe, and probably time for a breather - there's the deep saddle between High Spy and Dale Head to come.
About 2.12 km (~1.32 miles) from 
OS Grid NY224154
The highest peak of the walk, and surely one of the Lake's greatest viewpoints. Derwent Water to the east, Buttermere to the west, the Gable twins south and the Newlands Valley to the north. Worth savouring.
About 1.28 km (~0.8 miles) from 
OS Grid NY203170
Carry on across Hindscarth Edge to Robinson, one of the friendliest sounding peaks in the park. There is a get-out at this point if necessary; follow the ridge down to Scope Beck. Otherwise, it's on to Knott Rigg.
About 2.58 km (~1.6 miles) from 
OS Grid NY197187
Another up and over; midway across Buttermere Moss, leave the path and take a bearing for Moss Beck. It's a steep drop, followed by an equally steep ascent on to Knott Rigg.
About 1.82 km (~1.13 miles) from 
OS Grid NY215199
From Knott Rigg, there is a direct line to Braithwaite, but involves an awful lot more climbing over the ridges. A better option is to follow the line of Knott Rigg into the Newlands Valley. Pass the outcrops of Aikin Knott and continue on to the valley.
About 2.16 km (~1.34 miles) from 
OS Grid NY232216
The path to Braithwaite hugs the foot of the fells, making navigation easy. Time to start thinking about that post-walk pint...
About 2.48 km (~1.54 miles) from 
BraithwaiteOS Grid NY232235
The final leg will seem long, but the welcome in the Royal Oak will seem even warmer. Buses leave Braithwaite fairly frequently, and there are places to stay in the village as well.
About 1.83 km (~1.14 miles) from 
