Routes up
Pike How routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Old Dungeon GhyllGrade 1 Scramble
This route ascends via the south ridge offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
East Face DirectScrambling · 4km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Stickle BarnGrade 2 Scramble
A more challenging scramble up the east face, involves some exposure and route finding, not recommended for beginners
Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 380 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from New Dungeon GhyllHiking
A scenic hiking route approaching from the northwest, follows well-trodden paths with gentle inclines
West Gully ClimbClimbing · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Langdale CampsiteClimbing
A technical climbing route through the west gully, requires climbing gear and experience, offers a direct ascent
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Pike How today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Pike How each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 622m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Pike How each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:44
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:58 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:49.
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About Pike How
Pike How is 622 m (2,041 ft) high with 2 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 244th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Caudale Moor - John Bell's Banner (1.1 km), Stony Cove Pike (1.2 km) and Middle Dodd (1.5 km).
How high is Pike How?
Pike How is 622 metres high with 2 metres of prominence.
Where is Pike How?
Pike How is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Pike How?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Pike How, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Pike How today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Pike How?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
