Pavey Ark, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Pye How.
- Distance
- 14.8 km
- Ascent
- 1250 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 708 m
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About this walk
Pavey Ark, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag is a hard 14.8 km circular walk with 1,250 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Pye How, B5343 (grid reference NY 300 066). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Pike of Stickle at 708 m.
Pavey Ark, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Pike of Stickle, reaches 708 m (2,324 ft).
This route starts from Pye How, B5343 and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Pye How, follow the path towards Pavey Ark.
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2
The summits
Climb Pavey Ark, then continue to Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
702 m
651 m
708 m
682 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Pavey Ark, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 14.8 km route, which has 1,250 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 Pye How, B5343 (grid reference NY 300 066). 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 hard. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Thunacar Knott (723 m, Wainwright); Pike of Stickle (708 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Pavey Ark (702 m, Wainwright); Loft Crag (682 m, Wainwright); Rossett Pike (651 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- 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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