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Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)
713m (2340ft)

The Far Eastern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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English Mountain
92nd highest in England,
155th in England & Wales

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Wainwright
(No. 82)

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English Nuttall
116th highest in England,
195th in England & Wales

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Walk Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) walking UK Mountains in The Far Eastern Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

The view from the summit of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: David Hayter

You can find Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) & 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 Maps (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL5 The English Lakes - North Eastern area


OL7 The English Lakes - South Eastern area


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

90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


See Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) 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 Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) by using any of these 4 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c204 The Longsleddale Horizon from Stockdale

Superb mountain walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10.5ml (17km)
Ascent:3,417ft (1,041m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c391 The Swindale Horseshoe

Rough walking, few paths, blissfully uncrowded

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 11mls (17.5km)
Ascent:2,655ft (809m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c362 Branstree and High Street from Mardale Head

Stunning Haweswater

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 11.25ml (18km)
Ascent:3,436ft (1,047m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c251 The Mardale Head Horizon from Mardale Head

Stunning Haweswater

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12.5ml (20km)
Ascent:3,814ft (1,162m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Tim Winn walked up Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on May 15th, 2023 [from/via/route] Haweswater [with] Barry [weather] Very wet

Christine Shepherd climbed Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on March 15th, 2009 [from/via/route] Walked from Stockdale using walk c204 'The Longsleddale Horizon' [with] On my own [weather] Fine - Climbed again from Mardale Head using walk c251 on a glorious May day on 24.5.10 Made my third ascent of this peak on 16.7.20 using route 204 again. Finally did walk c204 in sunshine on 24.5.23 Such much easier when you can see the paths & the ground is dry.

Paul Macey bagged Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on July 24th, 2018 [from/via/route] From Brothers Water using walks c251 & c204

Angeline Grieveson hiked Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on November 13th, 2022 [with] Dotty

Sarah Baker summited Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on June 3rd, 2022 [with] Larry baker, [weather] Beautiful day, slightly hazy, bit cold - Up & back didn't do the loop route

Martyn Atherton conquered Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on June 18th, 2022 [from/via/route] c362 Selside Pike, Branstree (Artlecrag pike), Harter Fell (Mardale), Mardale III Bell, Rough Crag (Riggendale) & High Street [with] Self [weather] Very Sunny & Warm - Fantastic Route 7 hrs

Sarah Moore scaled Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on August 6th, 2022 [from/via/route] c204 [with] On my own [weather] Great day for it - cool & windy but views for miles

Richard Fulcher walked up Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on May 7th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in a lay-by near the Mardale Head car park. Set off up to Small Water (coffee) & then gradually up the hill behind the tarn up to Nan Bield. From there we ascended Harter Fell. From the top of Harter Fell we descended to Gatesgarth Pass & then up again (bit of a slog) up to Branstree. From Branstree we walked past the 'monoliths' & on to Selside ( I diverted to look at the 'Pillar'). After Selside we descended in an easterly direction & joined the Old Corpse Road & followed it down to the road by Haweswater. [with] Jen [weather] Fairly still with some cold wind on the tops. Cloud developed but there was no wind. - Some interesting ruined buildings on the way down.

Richard Marchant climbed Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on November 21st, 2021 [from/via/route] I parked the car alongside Haweswater near Rowantreethwaite Beck & took the Old Corpse Road up to High Birkin Knott then headed south west to Selside Pike & carried on along the ridge to Branstree then descended North & West of Hopgill Beck back to the car. [with] By Myself. [weather] Clear Skies frosty morning & a cold northerly wind

Geoff Hand bagged Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) on September 21st, 2021 [from/via/route] c204 Longsleddale Horizon from Stockdale [with] Alone [weather] Generally Dry & warm with a bit of mist Kentmere Pike - Haweswater was quite low. Very quiet.

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) (left) and Swindale from Nabs Moor Summit

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) (left) and Swindale from Nabs Moor Summit

Photo: A. Wainwright (22)

Harter Fell (Mardale) (left), High Street, Kidsty Pike, High Raise (Mardale), Haweswater Reservoir and Selside Pike (far right) from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Harter Fell (Mardale) (left), High Street, Kidsty Pike, High Raise (Mardale), Haweswater Reservoir and Selside Pike (far right) from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: A. Wainwright (37)

Stone pillar in the col between Branstree (North East Top) and Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Stone pillar in the col between Branstree (North East Top) and Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: Robert Hall (69)

Harter Fell (Mardale) (left) and High Street from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Harter Fell (Mardale) (left) and High Street from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: A. Wainwright (35)

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) summit

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) summit

Photo: A. Wainwright (31)

The view from the summit of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) featuring Harter Fell (Mardale) (left), High Street, Rough Crag, High Raise (Mardale) and Whether How above Haweswater Reservoir

The view from the summit of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) featuring Harter Fell (Mardale) (left), High Street, Rough Crag, High Raise (Mardale) and Whether How above Haweswater Reservoir

Photo: Robert Hall (71)

Nabs Moor and Nabs Crag with Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) (on the horizon right) from Fewling Stones

Nabs Moor and Nabs Crag with Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) (on the horizon right) from Fewling Stones

Photo: A. Wainwright (18)

Pillar/Currick between Branstree (North East Top) and Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Pillar/Currick between Branstree (North East Top) and Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: A. Wainwright (30)

Harter Fell (Mardale) from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Harter Fell (Mardale) from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: A. Wainwright (36)

The summit of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

The summit of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: Robert Hall (70)

Haweswater Reservoir, The Rigg with Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) beyond from near Castle Crag

Haweswater Reservoir, The Rigg with Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) beyond from near Castle Crag

Photo: Mike Knipe (72)

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) Summit

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) Summit

Photo: David Hayter (96)

The Ordnance Survey Concrete Ring on the summit of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

The Ordnance Survey Concrete Ring on the summit of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: Christine Shepherd (530)

Survey Post on Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Survey Post on Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: David Hayter (99)

The Rigg and Haweswater Reservoir from the lower slopes of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

The Rigg and Haweswater Reservoir from the lower slopes of Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: Peter Marsh (2)

Haweswater Reservoir (left) and Selside Pike (right) from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Haweswater Reservoir (left) and Selside Pike (right) from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: A. Wainwright (33)

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) summit beacon

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) summit beacon

Photo: Christine Shepherd (481)

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) from Nabs Moor Summit

Branstree (Artlecrag Pike) from Nabs Moor Summit

Photo: A. Wainwright (23)

Cairn on Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Cairn on Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: David Hayter (95)

High Street (left), Kidsty Pike (centre), High Raise (Mardale) and Raven Howe on the horizon with Riggindale Crag in the mid-distance from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

High Street (left), Kidsty Pike (centre), High Raise (Mardale) and Raven Howe on the horizon with Riggindale Crag in the mid-distance from Branstree (Artlecrag Pike)

Photo: A. Wainwright (34)


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