Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Mountain Peaks

United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Allerdale
Underskiddaw

Carl Side

Highlight • Viewpoint

Carl Side

Recommended by 171 hikers out of 172

In the lee of Skiddaw’s towering presence, Carl Side is the lofty and rounded end point of the excellent Long Side ridge. It is most often ascended as a stopping …

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Carl Side

    4.5

    (66)

    603

    hikers

    1. Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

    16.4km

    05:54

    880m

    890m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Expert

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Expert

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

    Intermediate

    Tips

    April 19, 2021

    The summit Carl Side is often passed by people hiking Skiddaw from Dodd Wood, without them even realising it's a Wainwright in its own right. The view up Skiddaw from Carl Side is somewhat fearsome, with two scree paths looking equally uninviting! The ridge walk across Long Side to Ullock Pike from Carl Side is joyous, with gorgeous views across Bassenthwaite.

      October 5, 2021

      An almost unnoticed Wainwright as the summit does not have any distinct or prominent features. Bagging this with Skiddaw is effortless when descending directly from Skiddaws peak.

        October 7, 2022

        One of three Wainwrights on this spur. Caught it on a great day. Great view of Skiddaw.

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 810 m

          Good to know

          Family Friendly

          yes

          Wheelchair access

          no

          Dog Friendly

          yes

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Today

          Wednesday 22 October

          10°C

          4°C

          100 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

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

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Long Side Summit

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy