“Completed Scafell on the Saturday and Langdale Pikes on Sunday 3rd and 4th November 2012 both with John who had great knowledge and Leadership skills and made it so enjoyable many thanks Pete”
Peter Sewell
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Skiddaw
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A.W Wainwright
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The fourth highest peak, Skiddaw, in the Lake District is usually climbed from the south, where a direct path climbs from Keswick. Although this route has some wonderful views it can be a bit monotonous trudging up and down the 'Pony Track'. Instead we climb from the North Western side, here we begin with wonderful views over Bassenthwaite Lake and out towards the Solway Coast before the views expand to take in Borrowdale and Derwent Water and the higher fells beyond. The Ullock Pike Ridge is a great ridge walk, usually well away from the masses. |
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There is much debate concerning the origins of the name Skiddaw, early forms of the name are Skythou (1260), Skythowe (1343) and Skythow (1450). Possible derivations include:
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