The Coledale Horseshoe
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Lake District in Cumbria, England, about 12.60km (7.83 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:15h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
902m (2959ft)
Descent
904m (2965ft)
Max. Elevation
830m (2723ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1806m (5924ft)
Start & End
Braithwaite
Distance
12.60km
(7.83mi)
(7.83mi)
Duration
~6:15h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Tucked up in the northwest corner of the Lakes, this great walk takes in the horseshoe of peaks sitting around Coledale Beck - Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head, Crag Hill, Sail and Outerside. Buses to Braithwaite from Keswick; for an alternative (linear) route, you could take the bus to Buttermere instead and approach the horseshoe via Whiteless Pike.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NY232236
The footpath from Braithwaite to Grisedale Pike starts in the village, climbing steadily up the long north-eastern shoulder of the hill.
OS Grid NY204227
Keep on past Sleet How towards the summit.
About 2.84 km (~1.76 miles) from 
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The summit of Grisedale Pike (791m) is an excellent vantage point from which to survey the northern fells.
About 0.62 km (~0.39 miles) from 
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Continue past Hobcarton Crag to Hopegill Head.
About 1.32 km (~0.82 miles) from 
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Drop into Coledale Hause via Sand Hill. It's then a scrambly climb up past Eel Crag onto Crag Hill.
About 0.71 km (~0.44 miles) from 
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This is the highest point of the day at 839m.
About 0.98 km (~0.61 miles) from 
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Keep heading around the glacially-carved horseshoe to Sail.
About 0.90 km (~0.56 miles) from 
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The descent passes two small hummocks, including Outerside. It's also possible to visit nearby Barrow on route to Braithwaite.
About 1.51 km (~0.94 miles) from 
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The path runs between Barrow and Stile End as it weaves back to the village.
About 0.95 km (~0.59 miles) from 
Back to BraithwaiteOS Grid NY233235
Finish in Braithwaite, which has three pubs to choose from. The Coledale Inn is the popular walkers' choice.
About 2.21 km (~1.37 miles) from 
