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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Nethermost Pike

St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Nethermost Pike

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Nethermost Pike

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If you’re hiking to Nethermost Pike, odds are that you’re adding it onto an ascent of its illustrious neighbour, Helvellyn. Nethermost Pike is the second highest point on the long …

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

April 28, 2021

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If you're visiting Nethermost Pike, chances are you're tagging it onto Helvellyn! It's a great addition to your hike. Views to the Scafell Range to the west are simply impeccable on a clear day. You also get a great vantage point to appreciate Striding Edge.

Keith 🥾⛺️🗺🧭

May 4, 2025

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Fantastic views all round, but especially of striding edge, brilliant place to camp with plenty spots, although a bit rocky in places. Also just a short walk to Helvellyn summit.

David Howells

May 15, 2026

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Nethermost Pike is the second highest peak on the Helvellyn Ridge. It is a steep climb from Wythburn Car Park, but it is well worth it for the views. From its unassuming small cairned summit, there are great views of Striding Edge and the Fairfield. Once here it is a short jaunt to the summit of Helvellyn, or you have a lovely ridge walk south across to Dollywagon Pike.

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Nethermost Pike – Helvellyn Summit loop from Wythburn Church

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Nethermost Pike – Helvellyn Summit loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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Elevation 880 m

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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