Routes up
Skiddaw North Top routes: 6 ways to the top
Skiddaw via Jenkin HillHiking · 11.0km · from Latrigg Car ParkModerate
This route ascends Skiddaw via Jenkin Hill, offering expansive views of the Lake District, suitable for most hikers.
Skiddaw via Ullock PikeHiking · 12.0km · from High Side FarmModerate
The route follows the ridge over Ullock Pike and Long Side, providing a scenic and rewarding ascent.
Skiddaw via Longside EdgeHiking · 13.0km · from High Side FarmModerate
This route takes you over Longside Edge, offering stunning views of Bassenthwaite Lake and the surrounding fells.
Skiddaw via Lonscale FellHiking · 14.0km · from Latigg Car ParkModerate
The route includes a traverse of Lonscale Fell, providing a less crowded ascent with beautiful scenery.
Skiddaw via SoutherndaleHiking · 15.0km · from OrthwaiteModerate
This less frequented route ascends through Southerndale, offering solitude and panoramic views.
Skiddaw via CarlsideHiking · 10.0km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from MillbeckModerate
The route climbs via Carlside, providing a direct ascent with steep sections near the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Skiddaw North Top today?
Skiddaw North Top today (updated 13:31, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Skiddaw North Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Skiddaw North Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Skiddaw North 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, 2% 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, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Skiddaw North 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° | 41/51 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 0° | 40/50 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Poor | 7°/-1° | -4° | 47/59 | 2% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 2% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 15/19 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Marginal | 5°/-5° | -8° | 10/12 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 11/14 | 0% |
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Skiddaw North 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°/-1° | -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° | 0° | 53/66 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Skiddaw North Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 924m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Skiddaw North 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 North Top
Skiddaw North Top is 924 m (3,032 ft) high with 1 m of prominence. It is in Lake District, England. It is the 8th highest of the 14 summits Peakify lists in Lake District. The nearest summits are Skiddaw (0.2 km), Skiddaw Middle Top (0.4 km) and Broad End (0.6 km).
How high is Skiddaw North Top?
Skiddaw North Top is 924 metres high with 1 metres of prominence.
Where is Skiddaw North Top?
Skiddaw North Top is listed in Lake District, England.
Are there routes for Skiddaw North Top?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Skiddaw North Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Skiddaw via Jenkin Hill (11.0km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Skiddaw North 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 North Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Skiddaw North 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, 2% 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, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Skiddaw North 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.
