From the Old Norse for ‘where wolves play’, hikes up Ullock Pike might not reveal anything resembling a wolf but you won’t mind, for the view and its surroundings more than make up for it. With a peak of 2,267 feet (691 m), the ridgeline offers such gobsmacking views that you might not realise you’ve reached the peak at all.

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Location: Bassenthwaite, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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November 25, 2020

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A classic ridge often ignored due to its location in the far Northern region. However, it is only a couple of miles from Keswick and provides fantastic views of Bassenthwaite Lake, the fells surrounding Derwentwater and on a good day the sea and Scottish hills. A great path taking in several Wainwrights. Option to nip up Skiddaw, although it is at times a steep and slippy path.

Adventurer Nic

February 2, 2020

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The approach of Ullock Pike from the North is wonderful! Views to a snow capped Skiddaw in winter are a real treat.

Alex Foxfield

April 14, 2020

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This is a great ridge to run!

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1. Ullock Pike – Long Side Summit loop from Mirehouse (S bound)

12.9km

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920m

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2. Skiddaw Summit – Long Side Summit loop from Applethwaite

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3. Long Side Summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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820m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 710 m

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Location: Bassenthwaite, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Ullock Pike

1. Ullock Pike – Long Side Summit loop from Mirehouse (S bound)

2. Skiddaw Summit – Long Side Summit loop from Applethwaite

3. Long Side Summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

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