For a vista that encapsulates everything that is special about the Lake District National Park, there are few finer viewpoints than that of Skiddaw Little Man’s summit. Its green slopes give way first to patchwork pastures, then to the lovely town of Keswick backed by island studded Derwent Water. Finally, all is encircled by a tumultuous arc with layer upon layer of hill and mountain peaks stretching back to the horizon.

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

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1. Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

16.4km

05:54

880m

890m

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

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2. Castlerigg Stone Circle – Skiddaw Summit loop from Threlkeld

26.7km

08:47

1,150m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Skiddaw Summit – Carl Side loop from Applethwaite

15.0km

05:36

910m

920m

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

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Alex Foxfield

October 10, 2020

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 of the southern Lake District, a tumultuous arc of legendary fells. Lakeland at its finest.

Adventurer Nic

August 8, 2020

Often bypassed by the folks who only have Skiddaw (Big Man) in their sights but this is a cracking fell with awesome views over Derwent Water and the Lake District

Joss

April 24, 2021

Amazing views of Derwent Water

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Elevation 900 m

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

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Little Man (Skiddaw) summit

1. Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

2. Castlerigg Stone Circle – Skiddaw Summit loop from Threlkeld

3. Skiddaw Summit – Carl Side loop from Applethwaite

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