Skiddaw from Latrigg car park
The easiest way up one of the Lake District's four 3,000-footers, on a broad path above Keswick.
- Distance
- 11.9 km
- Ascent
- 750 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 930 m
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About this walk
Skiddaw from Latrigg car park is a moderate 11.9 km out-and-back walk with 750 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Latrigg car park, Gale Road (grid reference NY 276 250). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Skiddaw at 930 m.
Skiddaw towers over Keswick, and its tourist path makes it one of the more straightforward big fells. From the car park on Latrigg, a wide, steady path climbs Jenkin Hill, with Derwentwater and the northern fells opening up behind.
The route takes in Skiddaw Little Man, then follows the summit ridge to the trig point. The ridge is very exposed to wind. Return the same way.
Route
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1
Jenkin Hill
Follow the broad path up Jenkin Hill.
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2
Skiddaw Little Man
Detour to Skiddaw Little Man.
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3
The summit ridge
Follow the ridge to Skiddaw's summit, then return the same way.
Summits
865 m
930 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Skiddaw from Latrigg car park take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 11.9 km route, which has 750 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 Latrigg car park, Gale Road (grid reference NY 276 250). Free car park at the end of Gale Road above Keswick; it fills early.
- 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. Wide, stony path; steady climbing; an exposed, slaty summit ridge.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Skiddaw (930 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Skiddaw Little Man (865 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the fells and moors: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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