“This peak has great character, for shapeliness and a sturdy strength combine well in it's appearance, and that splendid cairn etched against the sky is at once an invitation and a challenge”

A Wainwright

From the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale we will climb a short distance along the road towards Blea Tarn before turning off to the right to climb the steep eastern flank of Wrynose Fell, eventually leading to the summit of the wonderful Pike O'Blisco, a conical mountain with some great views of the high fells surrounding it.

Summits included on this route:
Pike O'Blisco705 metres / 2313 feet
Cold Pike701 metres / 2300 feet

“Cold Fell is a Crinkle Crag in Miniature”

A Wainwright

From the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale we will climb a short distance along the road towards Blea Tarn before turning off to the right to climb the steep eastern flank of Wrynose Fell, eventually leading to the summit of the wonderful Pike O'Blisco, a conical mountain with some great views of the high fells surrounding it.

From Pike O'Blisco we will descend west, dropping down on the good path to Red Tarn, climbing again west a short distance on the track until we turn off and head across country to the summit of Cold Pike.

The rocky summits of Cold Pike give a good view over Little Langdale and Wetherlam.

From Cold Pike we will descend pack to Red Tarn and follow the path that descends by Brown Howe and down into the Oxendale Valley, crossing Oxendale Beck and following the track back by Stool End to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale
Postcode: LA22 9JY
Grid Reference: NY 286 061

Directions

From Ambleside: Leave on the A593, signposted to Langdale and Coniston, follow this road until the junction with Ellers Brow, turn right onto Ellers Brow, signposted to Chapel Stile and Langdale.

Follow this road through the village of Chapel Stile and continue past the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel to the right, continue along this lane to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, on the right, there is a National Trust pay and display car park outside the Hotel for walkers.

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Events:
(November - March)

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

Winter Events:
(April - October)

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

Pike o Blisco Review by Paul Johnson

Overall Experience

Excellent day out on the Pike o Blisco- not a route I have done before excellent guide and excellent snow. Thanks John I will see you again. Paul Johnson (Posted on 17/01/2017)

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Pike O'Blisco & Cold Pike

Question:

Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Pike O'Blisco & Cold Pike

Question:

What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Pike O'Blisco & Cold Pike

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product Pike O'Blisco & Cold Pike

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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