New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag up Pike of Stickle: route map, distance and time
708 m · Cumbria
Pike of Stickle is the steep dome at the western end of the Langdale Pikes, known for the Neolithic stone axe factory on its scree slopes.
Climb beside Dungeon Ghyll to the plateau near Loft Crag, then scramble up the rocky summit cone.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag at a glance
| Distance | 3.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 634 m |
| Time up | 1h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Scramble |
| Start | Stickle Ghyll car park, New Dungeon Ghyll |
| Start grid reference | NY 295 064 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 273 073 |
New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag 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
Near the start
- Walker's Bar0.1 km
- Sticklebarn0.1 km
- Old Dungeon Ghyll Climbers Bar1.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Great Langdale Campsite1.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 1h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 2h 50m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:45 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03. Start by 14:43 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Pike of Stickle summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Pike of Stickle right now. The main Pike of Stickle page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Pike of Stickle forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Pike of Stickle
Pike of Stickle is the steep dome at the western end of the Langdale Pikes, known for the Neolithic stone axe factory on its scree slopes. More about Pike of Stickle, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Loft Crag (682 m), 0.4 km south-east
- Harrison Stickle (735 m), 0.8 km east
- Thunacar Knott (723 m), 0.9 km north-east
- Pavey Ark (702 m), 1.2 km north-east
- Sergeant Man (736 m), 2 km north-east
- High Raise (763 m), 2.3 km north
Challenges that include Pike of Stickle
More walks from Stickle Ghyll car park, New Dungeon Ghyll
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn up Blea Rigg
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Harrison Stickle
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Pike How up Harrison Stickle
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man up High Raise
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Loft Crag
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn and North Rake up Pavey Ark
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn up Sergeant Man
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Thunacar Knott
Other routes up Pike of Stickle
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stickle Gill and Stickle Tarn walking paths | 3.5 km one way | 700 m | 1h 50m | Hard |
| Old Dungeon Ghyll and the Langdale Pikes | 3.5 km one way | 650 m | 1h 45m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 295 064, the summit at NY 273 073), 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.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag: questions and answers
How far is New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag?
New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag is 3.2 km one way to the summit of Pike of Stickle, with 634 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.4 km.
How long does New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag take?
About 1h 40m to the summit of Pike of Stickle and 2h 20m 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 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag?
New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag starts from Stickle Ghyll car park, New Dungeon Ghyll. The grid reference is NY 295 064.
Is New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag suitable for beginners?
No. It is a scramble: you use your hands on rock, often with big drops below. Go with someone experienced, on a dry and calm day.
What time should I start New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag today?
By 14:45 at the latest. Sunset on Pike of Stickle today is 18:05, New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag takes about 2h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).