Fleetwith Pike, Mountain summit in Cumbria, England
Fleetwith Pike rises to 648 meters in the Lake District, featuring steep edges and offering extended views across the Buttermere valley and surrounding peaks.
The mountain's landscape bears marks of centuries of slate mining activities, with former quarries and mining paths still visible along its slopes.
Local mountaineering groups regularly organize guided walks to Fleetwith Pike, teaching traditional navigation skills and mountain safety to new generations.
The summit can be reached through a 3.7-mile trail starting from Gatesgarth in Buttermere valley, with parking facilities available at Honister Slate Mine.
The mountain contains the Warnscale Bothy, an open shelter providing emergency accommodation for hikers caught in sudden weather changes during their expeditions.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 648 m
GPS coordinates: 54.51654,-3.22814
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09
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