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Grasmoor

English/Welsh
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
852 m (2795 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NY17502036
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
n/a
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Grassy upland
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  89   West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Grasmoor (2500ft+) rises boldly above the E side of Crummock Water, in the Lake District (England), presenting to the W a continuously steep slope of scree and crags from valley almost to summit. In contrast, the mountain top is a broad grassy plateau.

To the E a grassy slope leads to the wide col with Crag Hill (839m), which stands at the hub of the local range. Crag Hill connects to Grisedale Pike (qv) by a N ridge which crosses Coledale Hause, an easily-graded pass between Braithwaite to the NE and Crummock Water to the W. There are also ridges from Crag Hill to the E (to Sail 773m, Scar Crags 672m and Causey Pike 637m) and to the SW (to Wandope 772m and Whiteless Pike 660m), which make pleasant longer routes to Grasmoor.

The direct ascent from the W is unattractively steep and relentless; however, a ridge from the SE side of the summit plateau (Lad Hows) runs S turning SW and provides a more attractive direct approach route from Crummock Water.

Hazards you may encounter on Grasmoor include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
A special thank you to David S Brown for his work on this and all of the England/Wales information.
Picture Gallery for Grasmoor

A cascade on Gasgale Beck on the long slog up to Coledale Hause and thence to Grasmoor. Gasgale Beck is a lovely companion on the first stage of the walk to Grasmoor.

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt

Looking across the Buttermere Valley to Grasmoor, from Dodd (High Stile); with Crummock Water below.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Approaching the steepest section of the ascent of Grasmoor via the Lad Hows ridge.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Grasmoor seen across Crummock water with the Lad Hows approach on the right; 22nd October 2009.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Cumbrian Fells
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Lake District
by Met Office 		Grasmoor
by Metcheck
Grasmoor Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Grasmoor.

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  Routes that include Grasmoor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 705 m 4.85 km 2.5 hrs Grasmoor  An easy, short and sometimes steep ascent route from the more attractive western side, which may be extended into a longer round ridge-walk.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Grasmoor

  Baggers Gallery for Grasmoor

Me at the top of Grasmoor, 8th June 2007.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
 
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