Cold Pike

Often overlooked in favour of its neighbor, Pike'O'Blisco, Cold Pike is a rugged summit known for its multiple rocky tops and excellent views over Upper Eskdale. It’s a straightforward but boggy pull from the top of Wrynose Pass, offering a much quieter experience than the main Langdale ridges.

• •The fell is characterized by its three distinct rocky summits—the West, Far West, and main summits—with the highest point marked by a prominent cairn on a plinth of rock.
• •Its location directly above the Red Tarn col means it serves as a natural waypoint for those transitioning between the Langdale Pikes and the more rugged Crinkle Crags.
• •The name is descriptive of its exposed, windswept nature, with 'Pike' originating from the Old Norse 'pík', denoting a pointed hill or summit.
• •To the south lies the ancient Roman road over Wrynose Pass, once a vital supply route linking the forts at Ambleside and Ravenglass across some of the most challenging terrain in Roman Britain.
• •While it is a distinct Wainwright, many hikers treat it as a mere 'bonus summit' to be ticked off quickly, provided they haven't already been defeated by the energy-sapping bogs around Red Tarn.