Pillar, Steeple, Scoat Fell and Red Pike (Wasdale)
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Honister Pass.
- Distance
- 23.2 km
- Ascent
- 1640 m
- Time
- 8–11 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 892 m
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About this walk
Pillar, Steeple, Scoat Fell and Red Pike (Wasdale) is a hard 23.2 km circular walk with 1,640 m of ascent, taking 8 to 11 hours. It starts at Honister Pass (grid reference NY 221 138). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Pillar at 892 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District: Pillar, Steeple, Scoat Fell and Red Pike (Wasdale). Pillar is the highest at 892 m (2,928 ft). It stands well clear of its neighbours, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Honister Pass, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Honister Pass, follow the path towards Pillar.
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The summits
Climb Pillar, then continue to Steeple, Scoat Fell and Red Pike (Wasdale).
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
892 m
819 m
841 m
826 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Pillar, Steeple, Scoat Fell and Red Pike (Wasdale) take?
- Most walkers take 8–11 hours for the 23.2 km route, which has 1,640 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 Honister Pass (grid reference NY 221 138). 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?
- Pillar (892 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Scoat Fell (841 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Black Crag (828 m, Hewitt); Red Pike (Wasdale) (826 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Steeple (819 m, Wainwright); Brandreth (715 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Grey Knotts (697 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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Walks nearby
All walks near Wasdale Head
Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Kirk Fell and Fleetwith Pike
Honister Pass
13.1 km · 860 m · 4.5–6 h
