This broad, flat summit is wonderfully situated above the increasingly wild valley of Ennerdale to the north and Mosedale, the remote offshoot of Wasdale, to the south. As such the scenery is nothing short of spectacular, including the monolithic seen-but-not-touched Pillar Rock, whose own compact summit is the realm of steely sinewed climbers only.

Sockpan

June 13, 2021

Hiking

Pillar stands at 892m (2927ft) high. It falls into the following main summit categories: Wainwright, Nuttall, Birkett, Marilyn, Fellranger. It is also part of the Mosedale Horeseshoe route, looking down the valley through to Wasdale. The summit can be reached from a varity of sides, each giving a rocky ascent, with scrambling options aplenty. Surrounded by 360 views of Haystacks and the slate quarries on one side, Scafell on another and Great Gable on another.

Adventurer Nic

May 10, 2021

Hiking

Pillar is a 892m mountain in the Western Lake District National Park. Its bulky profile is recognisable for miles around. The fell itself separates Wasdale and Ennerdale valleys and it can be hiked from either side. Pillar is a great highlight of the Mosedale Horseshoe walking route.

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1. High Stile & Pillar loop from Ennerdale Water

24.6km

09:25

1,460m

1,470m

This difficult 15.3-mile hiking loop from Ennerdale Water offers challenging terrain and spectacular views of the Lake District fells.

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2. Black Sail Pass – Yewbarrow loop from Wasdale

18.2km

07:51

1,110m

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

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3. Great Gable summit – Black Sail Pass loop from St Olaf

22.7km

09:56

1,470m

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

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Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. High Stile & Pillar loop from Ennerdale Water

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