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High Pike Summit – Knott Summit Cairn loop from Carrock Fell

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High Pike Summit – Knott Summit Cairn loop from Carrock Fell

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High Pike Summit – Knott Summit Cairn loop from Carrock Fell

06:43

20.6km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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1.00 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

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A natural waterfall in the wetter months of the year

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1.96 km

Carrock Hill Fort

Archaeological Site

3.46 km

Miton Hill

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Miton Hill is a subsidiary peak of Carrock Fell in the northern Lake District. It's quite commonly hiked when people link Carrock Fell and High Pike - two Wainwrights.

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5.23 km

High Pike Summit

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High Pike is the most northerly of the Lakeland fells over 2,000 feet (610 m). The summit is known for its majestic light and changing moods. It affords an excellent …

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8.78 km

Knott Summit Cairn

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At 2,329 feet (710m), Knott is the highest fell in the Back O'Skiddaw area. From here, you can link really easily onto Great Calva, Great Sca Fell and Great Lingy …

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11.4 km

Great Calva

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Great Calva rises in isolation in the wild heart of the Lakeland's quiet Northern Fells. Its 2,260 feet (690 m) high perch gives it magnificent views down the defile between …

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14.0 km

Lone Tree on Cumbria Way

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14.3 km

River Caldew Path, Lake District National Park

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Beautiful section of walking next to the river Caldew.

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16.4 km

River Calder

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Stunning river, valley and a photographers dream location.

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20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

7.66 km

3.20 km

627 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

4.59 km

2.71 km

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Comments

October 2, 2022,Day 5. LD25. Back of Blencartha. 4 Wainwrights. 7 Nuttalls.

Day 5. LD25. Back of Blencartha. 4 Wainwrights. 7 Nuttalls.

Wainwrights 4: Carrock Fell, High Pike, Knott and Great Calva. Nuttalls 7: Carrock Fell 663m High Pike 658m, Hare Stones 627m, Great Lingy Hill 616m, Miller Moss 610m, Knott 710m and Great Calva 690m.

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High Pike Summit – Knott Summit Cairn loop from Carrock Fell

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

Miton Hill

High Pike Summit

Knott Summit Cairn

Great Calva

Lone Tree on Cumbria Way

River Caldew Path, Lake District National Park

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