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Whiteless Pike routes: 2 ways to the top
Buttermere via Whiteless BreastHiking · 2.6 km one way · 530 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Buttermere village National Trust car parkModerate
Rannerdale and Whiteless Edge roundHiking · 5.7 km one way · 715 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Buttermere villageModerate
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Whiteless Pike each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 660m summit.
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Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:46
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:51.
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About Whiteless Pike
Whiteless Pike rises behind Buttermere village, at the southern end of a ridge that runs north to Wandope and Crag Hill. Rannerdale Knotts sits below it, 1.5 km to the south-west, and Grasmoor towers 1.5 km to the north. Knott Rigg lies across the head of Rannerdale to the east.
The usual ascent starts at Buttermere. The path climbs to the shoulder of Whiteless Breast, then goes straight up the steep final cone to the summit. North of the top, the path narrows along Whiteless Edge towards Wandope. The edge is a walk, but it has steep drops on both sides.
Whiteless Pike is a Wainwright, a Hewitt, a Nuttall and a Birkett. Rannerdale, on its western flank, fills with bluebells in late spring, and many walkers return that way.
Whiteless Pike is 660 m (2,165 ft) high with 36 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 195th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Thirdgill Head Man (0.7 km), Wandope (1.1 km) and Grasmoor (1.5 km).
What is the easiest way up Whiteless Pike?
Start in Buttermere village and follow the path over Whiteless Breast to the summit. The final climb is steep but clear.
Can you climb Whiteless Pike and Grasmoor together?
Yes. Continue north along Whiteless Edge to Wandope, then head west to Grasmoor. It makes a long day with a lot of climbing.
Is Whiteless Edge exposed?
The edge is narrow with steep ground on both sides, but the path is easy walking. Care is needed in strong wind and ice.
Where do you park for Whiteless Pike?
Buttermere village has car parks, and there is roadside parking near Rannerdale.
How high is Whiteless Pike?
Whiteless Pike is 660 metres high with 36 metres of prominence.
Where is Whiteless Pike?
Whiteless Pike is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Whiteless Pike?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Whiteless Pike, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Buttermere via Whiteless Breast (2.6 km one way, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Whiteless 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 Whiteless 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.
