Hopegill Head – Grisedale Pike loop from Lorton

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Hopegill Head – Grisedale Pike loop from Lorton

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Hopegill Head – Grisedale Pike loop from Lorton

06:43

18.2km

840m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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6.97 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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7.31 km

Gasgale Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.08 km

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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9.01 km

Hobcarton Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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