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Pike of Blisco summit

Pike of Blisco summit

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Pike of Blisco summit

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From the picturesque valley of Great Langdale, the conical, isolated summit of Pike of Blisco goads explorers to take on its challenge. Were it not for the Langdale Pikes, the ostentatious show-offs on the other side of the valley, Pike of Blisco’s magnetism would undoubtedly draw more to its summit. This is a glorious fell, in keeping with the character of Lakeland’s most mountainous region.

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

June 11, 2021

Hiking

I've hiked Pike Of Blisco once in a complete white-out in 2018 and then again on a glorious summer's day in 2021 and I'm so pleased I visited for a second time as the views were outstanding! It's lovely to overlook the Langdale Pikes from this angle and then looking towards Crinkle Crags is dreamy! What a joyful hike. Watch out for the scramble sections if ascending from Great Langdale.

David Howells

June 16, 2026

Hiking

Pike of Blisco is a brilliant peak. It's got a craggy, rugged 705-metre summit and has commanding views down over the Langdale Valley. I came up from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, up the famous steps, but you can also get to it from Wrynose Pass. It has a little summit cairn on the craggy mounds at the top.

Freyja Bean

November 26, 2024

Mountaineering

Amazing views weather depending

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Wrynose Pass – Pike of Blisco summit loop from Wrynose Pass

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Elevation 710 m

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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