Skiddaw North West Ridge

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Overview

A climb up the north west ridge to Skiddaw taking in Ullock Pike, Longside Edge, Carl Side, a little used path up to to the South Top and then onto Skiddaw summit. The route down to Keswick is via Little Man, possible taking in Lonscale Fell and Latrigg if time allows

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Meeting time:: 8:35 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:: 1002m / 3287ft
Type:: linear

10 minute bus ride from Keswick to the start of the walk

Features

Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 26333 23530
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5EE
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Meeting time:: 8:35 am

Keswick Bus Station for 554 bus to Wigton at 08:45

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 23521 29817
Nearest postcode:: CA12 4QG
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Ravenstone Hotel Bus Stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NY 26333 23530
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5EE
what3words:: conveying.terribly.loser

Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Keswick Bus Station

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