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North West England

High Pike Summit – Knott Summit Cairn loop from Carrock Fell

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

High Pike Summit – Knott Summit Cairn loop from Carrock Fell

Hard

4.9

(13)

171

hikers

High Pike Summit – Knott Summit Cairn loop from Carrock Fell

06:37

20.6km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.00 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A natural waterfall in the wetter months of the year

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1.96 km

Carrock Hill Fort

Archaeological Site

3

3.46 km

Miton Hill

Highlight • Summit

Miton Hill is a subsidiary peak of Carrock Fell in the northern Lake District. It's quite commonly hiked when people link Carrock Fell and High Pike - two Wainwrights.

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4

5.23 km

High Pike Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

High Pike is the most northerly of the Lakeland fells over 2,000 feet (610 m). The summit is known for its majestic light and changing moods. It affords an excellent …

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5

8.78 km

Knott Summit Cairn

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At 2,329 feet (710m), Knott is the highest fell in the Back O'Skiddaw area. From here, you can link really easily onto Great Calva, Great Sca Fell and Great Lingy …

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6

11.4 km

Great Calva

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great Calva rises in isolation in the wild heart of the Lakeland's quiet Northern Fells. Its 2,260 feet (690 m) high perch gives it magnificent views down the defile between …

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7

14.0 km

Lone Tree on Cumbria Way

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Cumbria Way 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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8

14.3 km

River Caldew Path, Lake District National Park

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Beautiful section of walking next to the river Caldew.

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9

16.4 km

River Calder

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Stunning river, valley and a photographers dream location.

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B

20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

7.65 km

3.20 km

626 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.59 km

2.71 km

261 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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9°C

42 %

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