Causey Pike’s familiar summit profile is part of the furniture on the Keswick scene, as beloved and revered as that of Catbells, Skiddaw and Grisedale Pike. Hikes to Causey Pike are therefore very popular, and with good reason: this is an absolutely delightful fell. Its summit’s distinctive rocky knolls mark it out from the rest as a hill of great personality and charm.

Superb ridge walking and a distinctive rocky summit

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Location: Above Derwent, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Causey Pike – Grisedale Pike loop from Stair

16.0km

06:34

970m

980m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Causey Pike – Outerside Summit loop from Braithwaite

10.6km

04:01

630m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Causey Pike – Scar Crags loop from Stair

8.46km

03:44

540m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Yvonne

February 17, 2020

Causey Pike is one of the best known Lakeland fells, because of its recognisable nobbly shape which forms part of the magnificent lakeside landscape from the shores of Derwentwater. The nobbly bit is a rocky crag which means that, it presents a rewarding climb with some scrambling to reach the top.

Adventurer Nic

June 17, 2021

Oh I do love the nobbly bobbly humps on Causey Pike! It's such an iconic fell and recognisable from most angles because of its undulating ridge. I thoroughly enjoy the short scramble to this top of this 2,090-foot (637 m) mountain when hiking it from the east.

David Howells

June 27, 2021

Like adventure Nic, I love the lumpy dragons back ridge on Causey Pike and how the footpath threads its way across the ridgeline. Especially beautiful on a blue sky day like today.

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Location: Above Derwent, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Causey Pike

1. Causey Pike – Grisedale Pike loop from Stair

2. Causey Pike – Outerside Summit loop from Braithwaite

3. Causey Pike – Scar Crags loop from Stair

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