Stickle Pike facts for kids
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Looking to Stickle Pike from the continuing southerly ridge to Great Stickle.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Listing | Outlying Wainwright |
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| Location | Lake District, England |
| OS grid | SD 21202 92796 |
Stickle Pike is a distinctive hill, known as a "fell," located in the southern Lake District in England. It stands near the small town of Broughton-in-Furness. The top of Stickle Pike is found between the Duddon Valley and the peaceful Dunnerdale valley.
Even though it's not very tall (only about 375 meters or 1,230 feet high), its sharp, cone-shaped top stands out. You can easily spot it from areas like Broughton and high Furness. The name "stickle" actually means a hill with a noticeable rocky peak.
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What is Stickle Pike?
Stickle Pike is a type of hill called a "fell" in the Lake District. It's part of a group of hills that are a bit further out from the main, taller mountains. These "outlying fells" are often easier to climb.
A Look into the Past
Like many hills in the Dunnerdale and Coniston areas, Stickle Pike shows signs of old mining. You can still see "spoil heaps," which are piles of waste rock from digging. There are also old, unused tunnels and shafts from when people used to mine here. These are reminders of the area's history.
Amazing Views
One cool thing about Stickle Pike is its wide-ranging views. Even though it's not a giant mountain, you can see far and wide from its top. To the north, you can spot the impressive Scafells, which are some of England's highest peaks. Looking south, you can see the sandy areas of the Duddon Estuary, where the river meets the sea.
How to Explore Stickle Pike
Stickle Pike is a popular spot for walkers and hikers. It's known for being a good climb for people who enjoy exploring the Lake District.
Popular Walking Routes
The easiest and most common way to climb Stickle Pike is from the Kiln Bank fell road. This road runs between Hall Dunnerdale and Broughton Mills. The top of the hill is less than half a mile from the highest point of this road. This makes it a quick and enjoyable walk.
Wainwright's Suggested Path
A famous fell walker named Alfred Wainwright wrote a book called The Outlying Fells of Lakeland. In his book, he suggests a different way to climb Stickle Pike. He describes a route starting from Broughton Mills.
This route follows a ridge that includes Great Stickle (about 305 meters or 1,001 feet high) and Tarn Hill (about 375 meters or 1,231 feet high). After reaching Stickle Pike, you can return by walking down the Dunnerdale valley road. Another option is to use a bridleway, which is a path for walkers and horses, on the east side of the valley. Wainwright's full route also passes other smaller peaks like a "nameless summit" and The Knott.
