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Keswick Town Centre – Skiddaw Summit loop from Keswick

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Keswick Town Centre – Skiddaw Summit loop from Keswick

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Keswick Town Centre – Skiddaw Summit loop from Keswick

07:48

24.6km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 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 mountains, it is no wonder lovers of the outdoors have flocked here for centuries. The pubs are hiking themed, the cuisine is geared to adventure and the concentration of outdoor clothing and equipment stores means you'll never lack choice.

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3.37 km

Latrigg Woods

Highlight • Forest

I think one used to be a tap? But weird to come across

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4.18 km

View of Keswick and the Lake District Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cumbria Way

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4.64 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

From the area near the Latrigg trig point, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Derwent Water, beautifully framed by towering mountains in the distance.

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10.7 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 feet (470 m) and nestled between Skiddaw, Blencathra and Great Calva, it is a glorious location and an ideal basecamp for adventures in the Northern Fells.

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12.1 km

Sale How

Peak

13.9 km

Skiddaw South Top

Peak

14.4 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 and remote (and home to England’s highest hostel), and its summit, while barren and rocky, presents a phenomenal view of Lakeland to the south.

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18.9 km

Hawell Memorial (Skiddaw Shepherds’ Monument)

Highlight • Monument

It reads -

In loving memory of two Skiddaw shepherds
EDWARD HAWELL of LONSCALE
Born Oct 21st 1815
Died Jun 2nd 1889
and his son
JOSEPH HAWELL of LONSCALE
Born Dec 24th 1855
Died Feb 20th 1891

Noted breeders of prize Herdwick Sheep

Also to ROBERT WALKER HAWELL
Born 16 Mar 1851 Died 29 Dec 1911

Great Shepherd of thy Heavenly Flock
These men have left our hill
Their feet were on the living rock
Oh guide and bless them still.
H.D.R

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22.3 km

Fitz Park Bowling Green

Highlight • Structure

Relax on the way back. A place for ice cream, coffee and watching (or doing) sports. Lots of benches!

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

6.71 km

1.33 km

797 m

353 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.23 km

9.06 km

3.09 km

2.00 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Keswick Town Centre – Skiddaw Summit loop from Keswick

Keswick Town Centre

Latrigg Woods

View of Keswick and the Lake District Mountains

View of Derwent Water

Skiddaw House Hostel

Skiddaw Summit

Hawell Memorial (Skiddaw Shepherds’ Monument)

Fitz Park Bowling Green

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