The Edge from High Side up Ullock Pike: route map, distance and time
690 m · Cumbria
Ullock Pike is the northern tip of Skiddaw's Long Side ridge, climbed by The Edge above Bassenthwaite Lake.
Climb through fields to the foot of The Edge, then follow the narrow grassy crest to the summit.
The Edge from High Side at a glance
| Distance | 2.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | High Side, near Bassenthwaite |
| Start grid reference | NY 234 301 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 244 287 |
The Edge from High Side 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Ullock Pike summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ullock Pike right now. The main Ullock Pike page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ullock Pike forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Ullock Pike
Ullock Pike is the northern tip of Skiddaw's Long Side ridge, climbed by The Edge above Bassenthwaite Lake. More about Ullock Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Long Side (734 m), 0.5 km south-east
- Carl Side (747 m), 1.2 km south-east
- Dodd (502 m), 1.4 km south
- Skiddaw (930 m), 1.6 km east
- Skiddaw Little Man (865 m), 2.4 km east
- Bakestall (674 m), 2.9 km north-east
Challenges that include Ullock Pike
Other routes up Ullock Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodd Wood via Ullock Pike and Long Side ridge | 3.8 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 234 301, the summit at NY 244 287), 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.
The Edge from High Side: questions and answers
How far is The Edge from High Side?
The Edge from High Side is 2.9 km one way to the summit of Ullock Pike. There and back by the same way is about 5.8 km.
Where do you park for The Edge from High Side?
The Edge from High Side starts from High Side, near Bassenthwaite. The grid reference is NY 234 301.
Is The Edge from High Side suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
Is there a GPX for The Edge from High Side?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).