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Whiteless Pike – Summit of Sail loop from Buttermere

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Whiteless Pike – Summit of Sail loop from Buttermere

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Whiteless Pike – Summit of Sail loop from Buttermere

06:21

15.8km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 741 m for 184 m

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Bus stop

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912 m

View of Buttermere and Crummock Water from Rannerdale Knotts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rannerdale Knotts is a 1,165-foot (355 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District close to the eastern edge of Crummock Water. My favourite time to hike Rannerdale Knotts is in the Spring when the bluebells are out, but at any time of year the view to Crummock Water and Buttermere from here is outstanding. This is definitely one of my favourite parts of the Lake District.

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2.71 km

Whiteless Pike Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Doing this ascent at sunset was pure joy! I highly recommend you experience a mountain sunset at some point in your life and Whiteless Pike overlooking Rannerdale Knotts with the sun setting over Crummock Water is bliss.

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3.82 km

Whiteless Pike

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Whiteless Pike is a 2,170-foot (660 m) Wainwright fell. It's most often hiked from Buttermere up a steep and sometimes scramble-y ascent. The best views of Rannerdale Knotts can be gained from the slopes of Whiteless Pike. The ridge to Wandope is really stunning but not technically difficult to hike.

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5.06 km

Wandope Summit

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Wandope, at 2,533 feet (772 m) is a Wainwright fell that isn't often hiked alone. It can be approached from Whiteless Pike (from Buttermere) or as part of a loop including Crag Hill/Sail or Grasmoor which are all very close by. It can be reached from the Vale of Lorton in a day walk, or from the north (as an extension to the Coledale Horseshoe). So many choices!

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6.51 km

Summit of Sail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sail is a 2,536-foot (773 m) Wainwright in the North Western Fells of the Lake District that is most commonly hiked as part of the Coledale Horseshoe. There is a bulldozed zigzag path up the eastern side of Sail that many deem to be an eyesore but it was built by Fix the Fells in order to manage erosion.

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8.38 km

Ard Crags summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ard Crags is a 1,906-foot (581 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District that is often hiked alongside its neighbour Knott Rigg. It offers fantastic views down the Newlands valley. My favourite mountain view from the summit of Ard Crags is the nobbly bobbly top of Causey Pike.

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9.72 km

Knott Rigg summit

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Knott Rigg is a 1,824-foot (556 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District National Park. It's often hiked alongside Ard Crags from the carpark by Newlands Hause. The towering fells of Wandope, Crag Hill and Sail overshadow Knott Rigg to the north, as does Robinson to the south. But you get a great sense of being high amongst the fells without needing to put much effort into your ascent (due to the high car park). A great option if you're staying in Buttermere.

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11.1 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

13.3 km

Buttermere Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buttermere is an achingly beautiful village in the western Lake District. Situated between Crummock Water and Buttermere and sitting in the shadow of many superb fells, the permutations for walks are many and varied. It caters for hikers very well, with two pubs, a couple of cafes, a youth hostel, a campsite and holiday cottages.

Its beauty is such that, despite its remote location, it is immensely popular with families, walkers and hikers. The roads around the village are notoriously narrow and bendy and jams are common. Try to avoid peak times and public holidays to get the most out of the place.

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14.2 km

Beach

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

4.94 km

2.06 km

2.05 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

4.29 km

2.44 km

2.19 km

1.16 km

698 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

11°C

4°C

57 %

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Whiteless Pike – Summit of Sail loop from Buttermere

View of Buttermere and Crummock Water from Rannerdale Knotts

Whiteless Pike Ascent

Whiteless Pike

Wandope Summit

Summit of Sail

Ard Crags summit

Knott Rigg summit

Buttermere Village

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