Slight Side, Mountain summit in Eskdale, England
Slight Side reaches 762 meters in elevation and forms the southwestern edge of the Scafell Massif, featuring steep slopes and craggy terrain.
The mountain's name derives from Old Norse words 'sletta' and 'saetr', indicating a location where shepherds maintained summer pastures with their huts.
Alfred Wainwright included Slight Side as an independent fell in his comprehensive documentation of the Lake District's mountains and walking routes.
The ascent starts at Wasdale Head National Trust car park, covering 4.7 miles with 2,650 feet elevation gain through marked paths.
The route passes Bronze Age burial mounds and remnants of peat storage huts, following the ancient Corpse Road used for transporting deceased individuals.
Location: Eskdale
Elevation above the sea: 762 m
GPS coordinates: 54.43439,-3.21954
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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