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Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

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Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

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Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

05:54

16.4km

880m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging hike up Skiddaw, England's fourth-highest mountain, on this rewarding loop from Keswick. The trail covers 10.2 miles (16.4 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2900 feet (884 metres), typically taking around 5 hours and 53 minutes to complete. You'll follow a well-trodden, stony path, often…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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6.63 km

Little Man (Skiddaw) summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here is one of the finest views in the entire national park, arguably better than from its parent peak. Glistening Derwent Water is embraced by the soaring ridgelines and peaks …

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8.18 km

Skiddaw Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

This northern fell is a beast; a sprawling behemoth of a mountain. What it lacks in intricacy it makes up for with sheer presence. The Back o’ Skiddaw is wild …

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9.42 km

Carl Side

Highlight • Viewpoint

The summit Carl Side is often passed by people hiking Skiddaw from Dodd Wood, without them even realising it's a Wainwright in its own right. The view up Skiddaw from …

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16.1 km

The Round, Keswick

Highlight • Restaurant

Outdoorsy bar/restaurant with great food, drinks and snacks perfect for pre- or post-adventure fuelling.
Walk-in only so don't worry about booking. Open from 16:00 Mon to Fri and from 12:00 on Sat.

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16.1 km

Keswick Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic town of Keswick is arguably the adventure capital of England. Standing proud on the shores of beautiful Derwent Water and surrounded by a magnificent family of hills and …

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

6.00 km

1.77 km

456 m

320 m

186 m

Surfaces

7.18 km

5.12 km

2.58 km

858 m

585 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 26 July

18°C

13°C

48 %

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Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

Little Man (Skiddaw) summit

Skiddaw Summit

Carl Side

The Round, Keswick

Keswick Town Centre

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