Outerside

Outerside is a mountain summit in the Lake District that rises to 596 meters and forms part of a ridge on the southern side of Coledale. The peak sits on ancient rock formations and anchors the southern end of the Coledale ridge.

The peak formed during ancient geological upheaval and consists of the Kirkstile Formation with layered mudstone and siltstone deposits. These rocks belong to the older Skiddaw group and date back hundreds of millions of years.

Alfred Wainwright documented Outerside in his influential Lake District guidebooks, establishing its role in British mountaineering literature.

Multiple hiking paths link the mountain to the villages of Braithwaite and Stair, with one route following an old mine road. These trails are well-used and offer straightforward access from both settlements.

The peak displays a distinctive conical shape that sets it apart from neighboring summits in the Coledale group. This form arose from how water and weather worked on the rock layers and makes it recognizable from many angles.

Elevation above the sea: 596 m

GPS coordinates: 54.58216,-3.22214

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07