The Top 20 Peaks around Allerdale
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Allerdale is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Allerdale for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Allerdale for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Catbells Summit
Highlight • Summit
The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high …
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Helvellyn Summit
Highlight • Summit
Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …
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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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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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Grisedale Pike
Highlight • Climb
Rising gracefully to a sharp peak piercing the north-western skies of Lakeland, Grisedale Pike is a fine mountain with superlative views. If you’re feeling energetic, tick it off as part …
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Sale Fell
Highlight • Trail
The most northern of Wainwright's North Western Fells, Sale Fell is quiet and peaceful with fantastic views. As there are lots of different paths to explore too, it's definitely a place to put on your list.
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Haystacks Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Alfred Wainwright’s favourite fell and final resting place, Haystacks is achingly pretty: a place where rocky, craggy coarseness meets the quaint charm of tarns and streams in perfect harmony. Alf …
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Castle Crag Summit
Highlight • Climb
Castle Crag provides a brilliant vantage point of the surrounding area. A long way off being a classed as a 'big peak', the ascent and descent can still be difficult. …
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Maiden Moor
Highlight • Summit
When hiking up the ridge from Catbells, Maiden Moor is the next summit you will reach. While its flat summit is no rival to that of better known neighbours Catbells …
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Long Side Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Long Side is a superb Wainwright fell, the central summit of the excellent Longside Edge. This narrowish ridge is undoubtedly the best way up or down Skiddaw, giving excitement regardless …
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