Sheffield Pike, Mountain summit in Lake District Eastern Fells, England
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The name Sheffield Pike first appeared in 1859 on Ordnance Survey maps, though its etymology remains subject to interpretation among historians.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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