Ullock Pike, Long Side, Carl Side and Dodd (Skiddaw)
4 Wainwrights in the northern Lake District, climbed together from Little Crosthwaite.
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 720 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 747 m
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About this walk
Ullock Pike, Long Side, Carl Side and Dodd (Skiddaw) is a moderate 6.2 km circular walk with 720 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Little Crosthwaite, A591 (grid reference NY 234 281). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Carl Side at 747 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the northern Lake District: Ullock Pike, Long Side, Carl Side and Dodd (Skiddaw). Carl Side is the highest at 747 m (2,450 ft).
From Little Crosthwaite, A591, a good part of the way is over open fellside with no path, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Little Crosthwaite, head up the open fellside towards Ullock Pike.
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2
The summits
Climb Ullock Pike, then continue to Long Side, Carl Side and Dodd (Skiddaw).
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
690 m
734 m
747 m
502 m
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Ullock Pike, Long Side, Carl Side and Dodd (Skiddaw) take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 6.2 km route, which has 720 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Little Crosthwaite, A591 (grid reference NY 234 281). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless fellside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Carl Side (747 m, Wainwright); Long Side (734 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Ullock Pike (690 m, Wainwright); Dodd (Skiddaw) (502 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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