Routes up
Skiddaw Middle Top routes: 5 ways to the top
Skiddaw via Jenkin HillHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Latrigg Car ParkModerate
This route takes you up Skiddaw via the popular Jenkin Hill path, offering stunning views of the surrounding fells.
Skiddaw via Ullock PikeHiking · 14km · from High Side FarmModerate
The Ullock Pike route is a scenic path that ascends Skiddaw from the northwest, providing a more challenging ascent.
Skiddaw via Longside EdgeHiking · 15km · from High Side FarmModerate
This route follows the Longside Edge ridge, offering a dramatic approach to Skiddaw with panoramic views.
Skiddaw via Lonscale FellHiking · 16km · from Latrigg Car ParkModerate
The Lonscale Fell route provides a less traveled path to Skiddaw, passing through beautiful moorland.
Skiddaw via SoutherndaleHiking · 13km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 5m · from MillbeckModerate
This route ascends Skiddaw from the south through the quiet Southerndale valley, offering solitude and scenic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Skiddaw Middle Top today?
Skiddaw Middle Top today (updated 15:10, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Skiddaw Middle Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Skiddaw Middle Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Skiddaw Middle Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Skiddaw Middle Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 41/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 0° | 41/51 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Poor | 7°/-1° | -4° | 45/56 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 0% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 15/19 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Marginal | 5°/-5° | -8° | 10/12 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 11/14 | 0% |
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Skiddaw Middle Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 15/19 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 18/23 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Partly cloudy | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 8% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 6°/-2° | -5° | 26/32 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/6° | 2° | 45/56 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 9°/3° | -1° | 53/66 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Skiddaw Middle Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 929m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Skiddaw Middle Top 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 07:07, sunset 16:45
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:51.
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About Skiddaw Middle Top
Skiddaw Middle Top is 929 m (3,047 ft) high with 10 m of prominence. It is in Lake District, England. It is the 5th highest of the 14 summits Peakify lists in Lake District. The nearest summits are Skiddaw South Top (0.2 km), Skiddaw (0.3 km) and Skiddaw North Top (0.4 km).
How high is Skiddaw Middle Top?
Skiddaw Middle Top is 929 metres high with 10 metres of prominence.
Where is Skiddaw Middle Top?
Skiddaw Middle Top is listed in Lake District, England.
Are there routes for Skiddaw Middle Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Skiddaw Middle Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Skiddaw via Jenkin Hill (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Skiddaw Middle Top 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 is the weather on Skiddaw Middle Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Skiddaw Middle Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Skiddaw Middle Top?
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.
