Little Man and Glenderaterra Beck
A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Lake District in Cumbria, England, about 15.70km (9.76 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
733m (2404ft)
Descent
724m (2375ft)
Max. Elevation
810m (2657ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1457m (4779ft)
Start & End
Keswick
Distance
15.70km
(9.76mi)
(9.76mi)
Duration
~6:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by Anonymous Walker on 30 Sep 2015
On recent visits to the Lakes, I've developed a peculiar habit for a hill walker - I've stopped climbing to the top. Instead, I've been exploring the valleys, side summits and becks that make up this wonderful place. This route explores some of the outer corners of the Skiddaw massif from Keswick, making for an alternative to a romp up Skiddaw.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NY262235
Start at Keswick, a bus hub in the north of the Lakes. Walk towards the Youth Hostel (signposted).
OS Grid NY268236
Cross the river via Station Road.
About 0.65 km (~0.4 miles) from 
OS Grid NY267241
Cross the main road via the overpass at Spoonygreen Lane.
About 0.46 km (~0.29 miles) from 
OS Grid NY274251
Follow the main path around the western side of Latrigg. If it's a clear day, pop up to the top for views over Keswick.
About 1.20 km (~0.75 miles) from 
OS Grid NY283259
Follow the Cumbria Way - for that is what you are walking on - over Whit Beck.
About 1.23 km (~0.76 miles) from 
OS Grid NY293261
The route contours around Lonscale Fell into Glenderaterra Beck. This is one of those wonderful parts of the Lakes where the rest of the world feels many miles away. Take your time and savour it.
About 0.96 km (~0.6 miles) from 
OS Grid NY287290
Continue to the Youth Hostel at Skiddaw House. One option for this walk is to split it over two days and enjoy the night here - but book in advance!
About 2.99 km (~1.86 miles) from 
OS Grid NY275286
Time to stretch the legs on the ascent of Sale How.
About 1.26 km (~0.78 miles) from 
OS Grid NY265283
This route leads you out onto the ridge between Skiddaw and Little Man. If you've not done Skiddaw before, it's worth gaining the summit. But otherwise, head south over Little Man.
About 1.11 km (~0.69 miles) from 
OS Grid NY278268
Drop over Jenkin Hill and descend via Whit Beck.
About 1.94 km (~1.21 miles) from 
OS Grid NY273249
Continue via the same path to Keswick.
About 2.00 km (~1.24 miles) from 
Keswick againOS Grid NY268235
Back into Keswick for a pint. The Lake District's beers are second only to its mountains as a reason to visit, so make sure you try one.
About 1.50 km (~0.93 miles) from 
