fell · Haweswater and the east · Checklist
Branstree
713 m above Haweswater, usually walked from Hartsop.
- Usual start
- Hartsop
- Time
- About 6–8 hours there and back
- Grade
- Strenuous
Branstree is a 713 m Wainwright in the far eastern fells, above Haweswater. Selside Pike’s neighbour, above the old shore of Mardale. A usual day starts from Hartsop and takes about 6–8 hours. This guide grades it strenuous, judging distance and steepness in fair summer conditions. Read a mountain forecast before a high fell, and turn back if the ridge is in wind, cloud, or ice.
Nearby
Patterdale
townUllswater
Population: 501
The valley and village south of Glenridding, under St Sunday Crag.
Haweswater
lakeHaweswater and the east
Surface area: 3.9 km² (1.5 sq mi) · Length: 6.7 km (4.2 mi) · Max depth: 57 m (187 ft)
A reservoir under the High Street fells, with Mardale at its head.
High Street
fellHaweswater and the east
828 m (2,717 ft) · Strenuous
828 m above Haweswater, usually walked from Hartsop.
High Raise (High Street)
fellHaweswater and the east
802 m (2,631 ft) · Strenuous
802 m above Haweswater, usually walked from Hartsop.
Rampsgill Head
fellHaweswater and the east
792 m (2,598 ft) · Strenuous
792 m above Haweswater, usually walked from Hartsop.