Sheffield Pike

Sheffield Pike is a summit in the Lake District's Eastern Fells, rising to 675 meters between Glencoyne and Glenridding valleys. The mountain displays steep flanks with substantial rock formations visible on both sides.

Two iron boundary posts set in 1912 mark the summit, dividing the Howard estate of Greystoke from the Marshall estate of Patterdale. These markers reflect the long-standing land divisions that shaped the wider landscape.

The name Sheffield Pike first appeared in 1859 on Ordnance Survey maps, though its etymology remains subject to interpretation among historians.

The main path to the summit starts from Glenridding village and passes by other peaks on the way up. A cairn at the top helps you locate the exact summit point.

The mountain's plateau harbors small tarns ringed by rough grass and heather, creating pockets of water in the high terrain. The rocks forming this landscape date back around 450 million years to ancient geological periods.

GPS coordinates: 54.55477,-2.97678

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04