Skiddaw across Borrowdale from Glaramara

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Bassenthwaite Lake from the summit of Skiddaw

Skiddaw and Ullock Pike across Bassenthwaite Lake

Skiddaw and Ullock Pike: Private Guiding

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Difficulty:	Exposure:
A steep climb at times, but the most scenic route up Skiddaw, stunning views over Bassenthwaite & Derwentwater
Distance: 13km / 8 miles	Ascent: 910m / 3000ft
Duration: 5/6 hours	Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

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"The western aspect is best known to Bassenthwaite folk, who enjoy a secret delight few others have discovered."

A Wainwright

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.

Summits included on this route:

Ullock Pike	680 metres/2231 feet
Long Side	734 metres/2408 feet
Carl Side	746 metres/2448 feet
Skiddaw	931 metres/3054 feet
Bakestall	673 metres/2208 feet

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:

The archers hill
The hill with a craggy ridge (unlikely considering the shape of Skiddaw)
The hill where firewood is found

By far the best route up Skiddaw. We climb from High Side onto Ullock Pike continuing over Long Side and Carl Side before climbing to the summit of Skiddaw.

Throughout the ascent we will have wonderful views over Bassenthwaite on a good day and as we reach Long Side the views over Borrowdale and Derwent Water will be revealed to the south.

We will descend the northern slopes over Bakestall to meet the track at Dash Falls, following the track back to Peter House Farm and crossing the fields back to High Side.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Equipment Required.

Meet Point	High Side, Bassenthwaite
Postcode / GR	CA12 4QG / NY 236 310
Location Info	From Keswick: High Side is located on the A591, the main road between Keswick and Bassenthwaite. Leave Keswick on the A591, signposted to Carlisle crossing the A66 at the roundabout, follow this road trough Dodd Wood and continue until the Ravenstonedale Hotel is passed on the right. A short distance after the hotel a lane will lead of to the right, signposted to Orthwaite, follow this lane for approx. 400m until a lay by is seen on the right, we will meet here.