Stickle Pike

Stickle Pike is a mountain in the Lake District that rises to about 375 meters with steep slopes and rocky outcrops set in open moorland. The summit area offers expansive views across the Dunnerdale Valley and surrounding fell landscapes.

The mountain has a long history of human use, with shepherds grazing livestock on these slopes for centuries. Traces of old settlements and farming patterns reveal medieval communities who worked the landscape.

Local shepherds maintain traditional farming practices on the mountain slopes, continuing centuries-old methods of land management and sheep herding.

Several marked trails lead up to the summit from Dunnerdale Valley, with parking available nearby. Spring through early autumn offers the best conditions for walking, when the weather is most settled and paths are generally drier.

The mountain was shaped during the last ice age and displays distinctive rock formations along with rare mineral deposits that make it geologically special. These geological features are visible to visitors and contribute to the raw, natural character of the peak.

Location: Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite

Elevation above the sea: 375 m

GPS coordinates: 54.32450,-3.21318

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42