Routes up
White Pike routes: 8 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from LochranzaModerate
The South Ridge Route offers a scenic hike with moderate difficulty, it starts from Lochranza and ascends through varied terrain.
West Approach HikeHiking · 5.0km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from White Pike TrailheadModerate
The West Approach is a scenic hike that gradually ascends to the summit, it is suitable for most hikers.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from ThundergayHard
The Northwest Approach is a challenging hike starting from Thundergay, it features steep ascents and rugged terrain.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from CatacolGrade 2 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 2 scramble up the East Face of White Pike, it requires good scrambling skills and a head for heights.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from LochranzaGrade 3 Climb
The West Ridge Climb is a technical Grade 3 climb that requires climbing equipment and experience, it offers thrilling exposure.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3.5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from White Pike Car ParkGrade 2
The East Ridge offers a challenging scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, it involves some exposure and requires careful navigation.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 2.8km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from White Pike Base CampGrade 3
The South Face is a technical climb with several pitches, it is recommended for experienced climbers only.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 4.2km · 480 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from North Ridge ParkingGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with minimal technical difficulty, it is a popular choice for those new to scrambling.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb White Pike today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on White Pike each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 627m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over White Pike each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:45
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:50.
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About White Pike
White Pike is 627 m (2,057 ft) high with 6 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 236th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Clough Head (0.7 km), Calfhow Pike (2.0 km) and Great Dodd (2.4 km).
How high is White Pike?
White Pike is 627 metres high with 6 metres of prominence.
Where is White Pike?
White Pike is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for White Pike?
Peakify lists 8 routes for White Pike, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb White Pike 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 White Pike?
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.
