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Lorton

Hopegill Head – Grisedale Pike loop from Lorton

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Allerdale
Lorton

Hopegill Head – Grisedale Pike loop from Lorton

Hard

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Hopegill Head – Grisedale Pike loop from Lorton

06:45

18.3km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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345 m

St Cuthbert's Church, Lorton

Highlight • Historical Site

There has been a church here in Lorton since the 13th century, however this current incarnation dates from the 19th century. Within the church, a particular highlight is a set …

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6.46 km

Whiteside

Highlight • Natural Monument

Whiteside is a 2,359-foot (707 m) Wainwright in the Lake District National Park. It is connected to Hopegill Head via an airy ridge which is not technical to hike but …

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6.98 km

Whiteside East Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Nuttalls describe the true summit as "Whiteside East Top" and the lower "Wainwright" summit as "Whiteside"

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7.32 km

Gasgale Crags

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Gasgale Crags are the steep, rocky slopes on the southern side of Whiteside marked by a small cairn

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7.79 km

View of Hopegill Head

Highlight • Summit

Great views towards Whiteside, Grasmoor, Ladyside and Grisedale Pike.

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8.09 km

Hopegill Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views for days! Surrounding peaks include Grisedale Pike, Grasmoor, Whiteside and Ladyside Pike. Hopegill Head can be climbed as part of the Coledale Horseshoe, or (my preference) over Ladyside Pike. …

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9.02 km

Hobcarton Crag

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Hobcarton Crag at 2,418 feet (737 m) sits on the ridge between Hopegill Head and Grisedale Peak and is quite easily dismissed as a stand alone peak. It has a small cairned summit and is a UK designated Nuttall.

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9.73 km

Grisedale Pike

Highlight • Summit

Rising gracefully to a sharp peak piercing the north-western skies of Lakeland, Grisedale Pike is a fine mountain with superlative views. If you’re feeling energetic, tick it off as part …

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

5.51 km

4.70 km

2.22 km

Surfaces

5.83 km

5.06 km

3.40 km

2.17 km

1.42 km

126 m

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