The long route round Skiddaw via Skiddaw House and Bakestall

EASY:

Wide paths, easy gradient [Barrow]

MEDIUM:

Some rocky sections [Cat Bells]

HARD:

Steep climbs, rocks [Grisedale Pike]

TOUGH:

Tricky sections, boulder fields [Scafell Pike]

Our grading is a general overview to give you an idea of a hike's difficulty. It is subjective and may vary based on your personal hiking experience and the weather conditions on the day of your hike.

For thirsty dogs! Showing the existence of running water (such as streams) or large bodies of fresh water (such as good-sized tarns) during the main part of the walk on the indicated route.

PARTIAL:

Mardale Head, Harter Fell, return Small Water

PLENTY:

Scafell Pike via Grains Gill, return Styhead Gill

Intended as an approximate guideline - water levels vary, please bear the weather in mind and be sure to take enough water for you and your dog.

Bakestall, Skiddaw [N]

In memory of Indy

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SOLO Sep 06, 2025 Gale Road, Skiddaw House, Bakestall, Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man

Start Point, Map

Distance 10.18 miles, Time 5.54 h, Total Ascent 2,976 ft Imperial | Metric

Start: Gale Road (Skiddaw]

Route

Gale Road, Skiddaw House, Bakestall, Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man
Distance 10.18 miles, Time 5.54 h, Total Ascent 2,976 ft
Wainwright Pictorial Guide: The Northern Fells

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Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless otherwise indicated.
Distance, Hike Time and Total Ascent as supplied by OS. Image shows planned route.
Distance 10.18 miles, Time 5.54 h, Total Ascent 2,976 ft