Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
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Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
02:26
14.2km
900m
Running
The Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite is a difficult 8.8-mile (14.2 km) route in the Lake District National Park, offering a challenging experience with 2963 feet (903 metres) of elevation gain. You can expect a diverse and often technical terrain, including steep ridge paths, sections of scree, and broad grassy tops.…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 8.92 km for 429 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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3.61 km
Grisedale Pike
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
5.25 km
Hopegill Head
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
7.33 km
Crag Hill Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
13.6 km
The Coledale Inn
Highlight • Restaurant
Tip by
14.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.83 km
3.15 km
2.22 km
448 m
437 m
171 m
Surfaces
8.45 km
3.59 km
1.49 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (820 m)
Lowest point (100 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 7 May
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7°C
45 %
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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h
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Trail Reviews
Yes it was a challenge. The weather was perfect though so very enjoyable
This would be a belter of a route in good weather. The views are incredible. Whilst it says fell race I'd say well over half of it is a hike! The route direction tackles Grisedale Pike first and that is a slog of a climb, nearly 3 miles. After that there are a few other climbs / scrambles up and down Crag Hill and Sail as you go along the ridge. Finally a 2 mile technical decent back down in to Braithwaite.