Skiddaw

Standing at 931 meters above sea level, Skiddaw rises as the fourth-highest peak in England, featuring steep slopes and a treeless plateau at 400 meters elevation.

The mountain's recorded climbing history dates to 1810 when a local farmer made the first documented ascent, marking the beginning of organized mountaineering in the region.

The Skiddaw slate, extracted from the mountain's bedrock, serves as a material for creating musical instruments such as lithophones, connecting geology with musical traditions.

Multiple hiking routes lead to the summit from Keswick, with the most straightforward path starting at the car park near Latrigg and traversing Little Man.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust acquired 1,200 hectares of Skiddaw Forest in 2024 to establish England's highest nature reserve and restore temperate rainforest habitats.

Location: Cumbria

Elevation above the sea: 931 m

GPS coordinates: 54.65144,-3.14774

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47