Fell Side from the north up High Pike: route map, distance and time
658 m · Cumbria
High Pike is a grassy Northern Fells summit above Caldbeck, with a trig pillar and a slate bench looking out over the Solway Firth.
Grassy tracks climb past old mine workings onto the northern slopes and up to the trig pillar.
Fell Side from the north at a glance
| Distance | 3.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 376 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Fell Side, near Caldbeck |
| Start grid reference | NY 304 375 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 318 350 |
Fell Side from the north map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Fell Side from the north takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 25m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:44. Start by 13:44 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:42. Start by 13:42 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
High Pike summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for High Pike right now. The main High Pike page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live High Pike forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About High Pike
High Pike is a grassy Northern Fells summit above Caldbeck, with a trig pillar and a slate bench looking out over the Solway Firth. More about High Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Hare Stones (627 m), 0.7 km south-west
- Great Lingy Hill (616 m), 1.3 km south-west
- Miller Moss (610 m), 1.9 km south-west
- Carrock Fell (662 m), 2.7 km south-east
- Great Sca Fell (651 m), 2.9 km south-west
- Brae Fell (586 m), 3 km west
Challenges that include High Pike
Other routes up High Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosedale over Carrock Fell | 5.9 km one way | 529 m | 2h 5m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 304 375, the summit at NY 318 350), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Fell Side from the north: questions and answers
How far is Fell Side from the north?
Fell Side from the north is 3.4 km one way to the summit of High Pike, with 376 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.8 km.
How long does Fell Side from the north take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of High Pike and 2h 0m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 2h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Fell Side from the north?
Fell Side from the north starts from Fell Side, near Caldbeck. The grid reference is NY 304 375.
Is Fell Side from the north suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Fell Side from the north today?
By 13:44 at the latest. Sunset on High Pike today is 16:44, Fell Side from the north takes about 2h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Fell Side from the north?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).