As you head down the path you will quickly notice how steep it is and be glad you are walking down it rather than climbing up. This part can be confusing so make sure you look for the first set of stone cairns to your right. The weather was so good on my visit i could see Dumfries & Galloway.Īfter a 15-minute break at the summit admiring the views it was time to start my descent via Carl Side. If you know where you are looking you will also see Helvellyn, Great Gable and Scafel Pike just to name a few. If the weather is clear like it was for me then you will be treated to some amazing views of Derwent Water & Bassenthwaite Lake. The summit of Skiddaw is very wide and you do not have to worry about ridges and the possibility of falling off into the abyss like some other fells in the lakes. After the gate the path turns to shale and there are cairns to guide you, but it is straight forwards. Follow the path until you reach a gate on your right which will then lead you up on to the summit of Skiddaw.
At this point you will have a direct view of both Skiddaw to your right and Little Man to your left. The path is well defined and is very wide and mainly grass, but it does start to get steep and you will soon find your blood pumping.
This is the path you will take and, on my visit, it was rather wet and boggy, possibly due to the recent snow. After passing the hostel you will see a path to your left that takes you on a gradual climb past Grouse Butts to Sale How. You will leave the Cumbria Way once you reach the most remote hostel in the country, otherwise known as Skiddaw House, which is run and owned by the YHA. Below you will see Glenderaterra Beck and if you look to your right you will be able to see the back end of Blencathra. This is the most favoured tourist route, but our route will head straight on from the folk until the path reaches Whit Beck.įrom the beck head around Lonscale Fell at around 350 meters high and follow the Cumbria Way heading in the direction of Great Calva. My route starts from Under Skiddaw car park and follows the path until you reach a folk, heading left at the folk will take you on a steep climb up to Little Man. This alternative walk up Skiddaw offers a gradual ascent to the top and a steep but relatively easy descent. This route however is the most demanding and will take you up the tricky slate path just past Carl Side. There is also a route from Millbeck Farm in Applethwaite. You can follow the Cumbria Way up past Latrigg to Under Skiddaw car park to start your walk from there. Within walking distance of Keswick, the good thing about Skiddaw is you do not need a vehicle or public transport to climb the fourth highest mountain in England. And lies just north of the town of Keswick. Standing at 3,045ft, Skiddaw is the fourth highest mountain in England. With a variety of different well-trodden paths up to the summit, Skiddaw is possibly the safest place to advance your walking skills and if you are lucky enough on a good day, you will experience some of the best views imaginable. Rising majestically to the north of Keswick and dominating the skyline of the northern lakes, this is the ideal place to bag your first mountain.
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MWIS Mountain Weather Lake District For more great walks visit: This alternative route of Skiddaw takes you along the Cumbria Way before ascending Sale How to reach the summit of Skiddaw.Įver wanted to climb a mountain but uncertain of your ability and what is required to accomplish such a task? look no further than Skiddaw. Plan your route properly with the latest advice from the AdventureSmart website The Urban Ranger Website cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent, and to be able to read a map and use a compass. The scree run down from Skiddaw to Carl Side can look a little hair rasing and possibly the only note of caution along this route. For more information have a look at their website There are no toilets at this facility and during the summer months there is a mobile coffee van on site.įor pubs and places to eat arount Keswick visit TripAdvisor. Start and Finish: Underskiddaw Car Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4PHĭepending on the featured walk and especially in mountainous areas, you may need to Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in to your own pace.
An out-and-return circular walk Via YHA Skiddaw Bunkhouse
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