9.6km
Total Distance
912m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

From the lane above Bassenthwaite Lake the path climbs the long north west ridge to Ullock Pike (690 m), follows the narrow crest of Longside Edge to Carl Side (747 m) and makes the steep stony climb to the summit ridge of Skiddaw (930 m). The return drops into the valley north of Ullock Pike. About 10 km with 910 m of climbing.

Route Map

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes