Skiddaw Little Man facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Skiddaw Little Man |
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Skiddaw (left) and Little Man (right) tower above Keswick.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Prominence | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Parent peak | Skiddaw |
| Listing | Hewitt, Wainwright, Nuttall |
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 Skiddaw Little Man
Location in Lake District
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| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, Northern Fells |
| OS grid | NY266277 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 89, 90 OS Explorer 4 |
Skiddaw Little Man, often just called Little Man, is a cool mountain in England's beautiful Lake District. It stands about four kilometers north of the town of Keswick. This mountain reaches a height of 865 meters (2,837 feet).
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Why Little Man is a Special Mountain
Little Man is sometimes seen as just a small part of its bigger neighbor, Skiddaw. Skiddaw is actually 1.5 kilometers to the northwest. But Little Man is a mountain in its own right! It rises 61 meters above the land around it. This height makes it a "Hewitt" and a "Nuttall" hill.
Famous mountain writers like Alfred Wainwright and Bill Birkett agree. They both consider Little Man a separate mountain. Even official maps from the Ordnance Survey call it "Little Man."
Little Man's Neighbors
To the north and east, Little Man connects to the large Skiddaw mountain group. The closest separate mountain to the east is Lonscale Fell, about 2.5 kilometers away.
To the south and west, Little Man's sides drop steeply. Fast-flowing streams rush down these slopes. They carry water into the River Derwent.
About half a kilometer southeast of the main top is a lower peak. It's called Lesser Man and is 815 meters high. You'll find a unique pile of rocks and old fence posts there.
Even further southeast, about another half kilometer, is Jenkin Hill (735 meters). This flat-topped hill is on the other side of a path from Keswick to Skiddaw. It's considered a smaller part of Little Man.
What is Little Man Made Of?
Little Man is mostly made of a type of rock called Skiddaw slate. This rock is very old. At the very top of the mountain, you'll see grassy areas mixed with large patches of this slate.
Amazing Views from the Top
Little Man has a big advantage over Skiddaw. Its southern slopes are rounded and open. This makes it a much better place to see the amazing views than its taller neighbor.
The view from Little Man is thought to be one of the best in the entire national park! You can see the valleys and lakes of the northern Lake District. You can also spot all the most famous mountains in the area.
How to Climb Little Man
Many people climb Little Man on their way to the top of Skiddaw. They use the main path that starts from Keswick.
However, there are other, more exciting ways to climb Little Man. These routes are steeper but offer more adventure. They start from the small villages of Millbeck and Applethwaite, which are south of the mountain. One path from Millbeck is a challenging route. It goes up the steep southwest side of the mountain, known as an Arête.
Gallery
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Skiddaw and Skiddaw Little Man from Latrigg
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Skiddaw little man from the Keswick path
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Skiddaw little man from Latrigg col
