Raise

Raise

Raise rises to 882.7 metres in the Eastern Fells. White Side and Stybarrow Dodd are neighbouring summits. Summit record.

At the summit

A beehive-shaped cairn stands on rock at NY 34282 17415, with Helvellyn and Catstycam to the south. Raise features in Book One, The Eastern Fells, of Alfred Wainwright’s pictorial guides. Summit photographs.

From Glenridding via Stang

From the village car park, follow Greenside Road past Rake Cottages to the youth hostel and old Greenside Mine. Climb the signed zigzags, turning right onto the Sticks Pass bridleway. Where it crosses the ruined smelter flue, leave the bridleway and follow the path beside the ruined flue uphill to its chimney stack near Stang.

Take the faint east-ridge path towards Raise, keeping right of the prominent rock tor to avoid its scree. Continue past the ski tow’s upper end to the summit.

Return by the same ridge path, path beside the flue, zigzags and Greenside Road to Glenridding. Photographic route guide.

This is a strenuous mountain walk. The lower flue approach is steep and loose underfoot, so allow time for a careful descent. Route photographs.

Volcanic foundations

Raise’s bedrock belongs to the Birker Fell Andesite Formation within the Borrowdale Volcanic Group. These Ordovician rocks include andesite lava flows and breccia formed as lava broke into fragments. Local geology; BGS rock description.

Getting started

Use the paid village car park in central Glenridding and follow its current payment instructions. Public toilets are adjacent, with shops and cafés nearby; check opening times before relying on them. Parking and facilities.

For a car-free visit, check current travel options to Glenridding and plan your return journey before setting out.

Mountain preparation

Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, particularly where the ridge path is faint. Stay on paths around the old mine and keep clear of workings and unstable ruins. Check the mountain forecast, leave your route with someone and allow enough daylight for the return. Pack food, water, warm layers and waterproofs. Turn back if conditions deteriorate. Strong winds, storms, snow and ice can make this unsuitable; winter conditions require appropriate skills and equipment. Walking safety.