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Hopegill Head
770m (2525ft)

The North Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Hopegill Head as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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English Mountain
60th highest in England,
104th in England & Wales

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Wainwright
(No. 52)

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English Nuttall
74th highest in England,
128th in England & Wales

You can find Hopegill Head & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL4 The English Lakes - North Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Maps (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


See Hopegill Head and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Hopegill Head and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Hopegill Head by using any of these 8 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c169 Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head from Whinlatter Forest

Alternative route to Grisedale Pike

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 6.5ml (10.5km)
Ascent:2,573ft (784m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c209 Hopegill Head from Hopebeck

Easy scramble up an exposed ridge

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 7.25ml (11.5km)
Ascent:3,180ft (969m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c246 Hopegill Head and Grasmoor from Lanthwaite Green

Superb views of Crummock Water

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 7.25ml (11.5km)
Ascent:3,164ft (964m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c137 The Coldale Round from Braithwaite

Superb high level route with great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:3,840ft (1,170m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c366 Grasmoor and Whiteless Pike from Lanthwaite Green

Superb ridge walk with great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9ml (14.5km)
Ascent:3,699ft (1,127m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c196 Grasmoor and Rannerdale Knotts from Lanthwaite Green

Superb ridge walk with great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:4,043ft (1,232m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c408 Grisedale Pike and Causey Pike from Braithwaite

Superb high level route with great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10ml (16km)
Ascent:4,641ft (1,414m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c310 The Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite

Superb round with fabulous views & variation

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12ml (19km)
Ascent:5,261ft (1,603m)
Time:9.75hrs
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Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Hopegill Head Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Hopegill Head

Christine Shepherd walked up Hopegill Head on September 22nd, 2007 [from/via/route] Walked from Braithwaite using walk c137 [with] On my own [weather] A clear, bright day - Climbed this again on 18.6.12.Climbed this again when I climbed Ladyside Pike using walk c169 on 17.04.2015. Summitted again with Jenny 22.5.18. Climbed again after climbing Whiteside before going on to Grasmoor on 11.11.23

David Higginbottom climbed Hopegill Head on July 3rd, 2023 [from/via/route] Route 408 [with] Carolyn [weather] Good

Michael Austin bagged Hopegill Head on August 21st, 2022 [from/via/route] C112

Paul Macey hiked Hopegill Head on June 14th, 2023 [from/via/route] Using walk c196 [with] Luke [weather] Sunny & warm 23 degrees at start 27 at end no cloud

Angeline Grieveson summited Hopegill Head on May 30th, 2023 [with] Dotty

Ian Ashton conquered Hopegill Head on April 1st, 2023 [with] With jph

Kate Peacock scaled Hopegill Head on August 28th, 2022 [from/via/route] Car park on Whinlatter bank [with] Me & Sheila [weather] No breeze at all. Humid all day. Hotter on the morning, rain toward the end which I was glad about but it didn't really cool down - Couldn't really enjoy a lot of the tops because of flying ants.

Richard Fulcher walked up Hopegill Head on August 27th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in a little space before the second gate on the old road joined to Whinlatter Pass. We set off through the bracken opposite the entrance to High Swinside farm & trudged up to meet a wall (gathering ticks along the way). Slogged up the steep grassy slope to Ladyside Pike & then onwards to Hopegill Head - looks intimidating but isn't bad in ascent. From there we traversed along the ridge to Whiteside, descending from the east top down a steep (in places) path to Dodd Pass & then back to the car. [with] Jen [weather] Low cloud covered the high ground until we reached the 'Head' providing atmospheric photography possibilities! The day then became warm with blue skies & puffy clouds, providing good visibility for the outstanding views. - A strenuous but enjoyable walk taking us about 7.5 hours - slow, because we take a lot of photos & generally faff about!

Pete George climbed Hopegill Head on May 29th, 2022 [from/via/route] Braithwaite [with] Roco [weather] Cool but clear

Chris Sheard bagged Hopegill Head on May 19th, 2022 [from/via/route] Along from Whiteside - Did this top day before but seems to fit better with this horse shoe [with] George [weather] Pleasant at ground level, heavy gusting winds, no rain brightened later later with sunshine as we completed the round - Made this ascent as part of a nice circular coming down the other side of a horse shoe

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Hopegill Head

Looking North West to The Solway Firth and Criffel from Hopegill Head

Looking North West to The Solway Firth and Criffel from Hopegill Head

Photo: Christine Shepherd (66)

Whiteside (Crummock), Hopegill Head, Sand Hill, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Grasmoor and Whiteside (Crummock) (West Top) from Whiteside (Crummock)

Whiteside (Crummock), Hopegill Head, Sand Hill, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Grasmoor and Whiteside (Crummock) (West Top) from Whiteside (Crummock)

Photo: A. Wainwright (64)

Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head from Crag Hill (Eel Crag)

Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head from Crag Hill (Eel Crag)

Photo: Julie Graham (3)

On top of Whiteside (Crummock) looking along Gasgale Crags to Hopegill Head - our route along the ridge

On top of Whiteside (Crummock) looking along Gasgale Crags to Hopegill Head - our route along the ridge

Photo: Stephen Ellaby (5)

Ladyside Pike from Hopegill Head

Ladyside Pike from Hopegill Head

Photo: Christine Shepherd (292)

The rocky summit of Hopegill Head with Hobcarton Crag and Grisedale Pike beyond

The rocky summit of Hopegill Head with Hobcarton Crag and Grisedale Pike beyond

Photo: A. Wainwright (68)

The Coledale Horseshoe from Crag Hill (Eel Crag) trig point featuring: Grasmoor, Grasmoor, Whiteside (Crummock) (West Top), Whiteside (Crummock), Gasgale Crags, Hopegill Head, Sand Hill, The top of Hobcarton Crag, Grisdale Pike, The Skiddaw massif, Blencathra (or Saddleback), Keswick, Sleet How, Outerside, Stile End, Sail, Causey Pike, Bleaberry Fell, High Seat, High Tove, The Southern Fells and The Western Fells

The Coledale Horseshoe from Crag Hill (Eel Crag) trig point featuring: Grasmoor, Grasmoor, Whiteside (Crummock) (West Top), Whiteside (Crummock), Gasgale Crags, Hopegill Head, Sand Hill, The top of Hobcarton Crag, Grisdale Pike, The Skiddaw massif, Blencathra (or Saddleback), Keswick, Sleet How, Outerside, Stile End, Sail, Causey Pike, Bleaberry Fell, High Seat, High Tove, The Southern Fells and The Western Fells

Photo: Peter Dryden (5)

Hobcarton Crag, Hopegill Head and Ladyside Pike from Hobcarton End

Hobcarton Crag, Hopegill Head and Ladyside Pike from Hobcarton End

Photo: Christine Shepherd (296)

Hopegill Head and Grisedale Pike from the cairn on the summit of Whiteside (Crummock)

Hopegill Head and Grisedale Pike from the cairn on the summit of Whiteside (Crummock)

Photo: Christine Shepherd (63)

Whiteside (Crummock) (West Top), Whiteside (Crummock), Hopegill Head and Gasgill Crags from Grasmoor

Whiteside (Crummock) (West Top), Whiteside (Crummock), Hopegill Head and Gasgill Crags from Grasmoor

Photo: A. Wainwright (80)

Whiteside (Crummock) from Hopegill Head

Whiteside (Crummock) from Hopegill Head

Photo: Christine Shepherd (68)

Ladyside Pike from Hopegill Head

Ladyside Pike from Hopegill Head

Photo: Christine Shepherd (291)

Hopegill Head and Sand Hill from Crag Hill (Eel Crag) trig point

Hopegill Head and Sand Hill from Crag Hill (Eel Crag) trig point

Photo: Peter Dryden (8)

Hopegill Head from the summit of Sand Hill

Hopegill Head from the summit of Sand Hill

Photo: A. Wainwright (74)

Hopegill Head and Grisedale Pike from Wandope

Hopegill Head and Grisedale Pike from Wandope

Photo: David Hayter (51)

Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Grasmoor (centre) and Mellbreak (mid ground) from Blake Fell

Whiteside, Hopegill Head, Grasmoor (centre) and Mellbreak (mid ground) from Blake Fell

Photo: Mike Knipe (174)

Ladyside Pike from Hopegill Head

Ladyside Pike from Hopegill Head

Photo: A. Wainwright (67)

Hopegill Head from the col between Whiteside (Crummock) and Hopegill Head

Hopegill Head from the col between Whiteside (Crummock) and Hopegill Head

Photo: A. Wainwright (66)

Whiteless Edge, Hopegill Head and Sand Hill from The Whiteside (Crummock)

Whiteless Edge, Hopegill Head and Sand Hill from The Whiteside (Crummock)

Photo: A. Wainwright (60)

Whiteside from Hopegill Head

Whiteside from Hopegill Head

Photo: William Ringwood (22)


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