Deepdale circular

A good climb up to Fairfield for all round views and a stretch for the legs

Technical sheet

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A Patterdale walk posted on 23/02/19 by rob4ley. Last update : 15/07/22

Activity: Walking
Distance: 14.87 km
Calculated time: 6h 50
Difficulty: Difficult
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 912 m
Vertical drop: - 910 m
Highest point: 868 m
Lowest point: 154 m

Area: Lake District
District: Patterdale
Start/End: N 54.527819° / W 2.93081°
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Description

Start : Noran Bank Farm, CA11 0NR

(S/E) From Patterdale, Noran Bank Farm walk South along the road A592 till you pass the Deepdale valley.

(1) After the telephone box, take the stile into the wall on your right then follow the path uphill (South).

(2) Follow the path up through the forest (How End) then a steady climb with views across to High Hartsop and St Sunday Crag.

(3) From Hart Crag, turn to the right. Then, there is plenty of spots to enjoy the views down the southern valley to Windermere, while eating lunch.

(4) Final ascent to Fairfield which is easy then a steep descent through the saddle at Deepdale Hause.

(5) Climbing back up to St Sunday Crag.

(6) Take the narrow path on the right (East-North-Esat). Then it quietens down as you head for the left-hand fork in the path and a gradual descent (North-North-East). Good views across Grisedale.

(7) At a junction just before the road, turn right (South-East).

(8) Follow the path on your left.

(9) Then follow the road to pass in front of Patterdale Hotel and then White Lion Inn and walk back along A592 back to Noran Bank Farm . (S/E)

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 159 m - Noran Bank Farm
1 : km 0.82 - alt. 163 m - Telephone box
2 : km 1.38 - alt. 245 m - Forest
3 : km 5.94 - alt. 799 m - Hart Crag
4 : km 7.26 - alt. 868 m - Fairfield
5 : km 8.25 - alt. 665 m - St Sunday Crag
6 : km 9.42 - alt. 826 m - Narrow path
7 : km 12.56 - alt. 213 m - Junction
8 : km 13.62 - alt. 163 m - Path
9 : km 13.69 - alt. 158 m - Patterdale Hotel
S/E : km 14.87 - alt. 159 m - Noran Bank Farm

Useful Information

Take a map with you. Be mindful that in winter, with snow on the upper parts you need appropriate footwear.

Start : Noran Bank Farm, CA11 0NR
Car park : Along A592

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5

Based on 1 review

Clarity of route description
3 / 5

Clarity of route map
5 / 5

Walk interest
5 / 5

Delphinium

15 Jul 2022 at 08:50 EDT

Hello Hogman,
Thank you for this feedback, I just contacted the author to see what could be the alternative and how we could improve the description.
Enjoy your walks

Hogman

14 Jul 2022 at 15:57 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : 04/07/22
Clarity of route description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great views. I could not find the route between points 1and 2; there was no discernable path where the GPS route indicated. I assume that it was overgrown with bracken. However, managed to find a steep path that joined up with the path after point 2.

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