Day walks
Skelder Pike by the North Ridge
The highest fell in the park by its quietest ridge, with rough, pathless ground and a long, steady descent.
Distance
17 km
Ascent
990 m
Grade
Challenging
Time
8 hours
Group size
Up to 8
Price
£60
per person
The route
Most people climb Skelder Pike from the south on the busy path. We go the other way, up the long north ridge from Ulthwaite, where you can walk all morning without seeing another group.
The ridge is grassy at first, then rocky and pathless for the last two kilometres to the summit at 891 metres. We come down the south path and the minibus picks us up at the foot of the valley.
Who it’s for
Strong walkers who are comfortable on rough ground and with a long day. It’s our toughest day walk.
Book this walk
£60
per person
Next dates
Sat 24 Oct · Sat 7 Nov
Meeting point
Kelderby village hall, 8.30am
What to bring
Full day kit, lunch, 2 litres of water, head torch
On the way
What you’ll see.
