Langhowe Pike North Top [Langhowe Pike]

About Langhowe Pike North Top [Langhowe Pike]

Rising above the quiet reaches of Wet Sleddale, this modest limestone-crested summit offers a sense of solitude rarely found in the central Lakes. It is a key feature of the Wet Sleddale Horseshoe, providing a clear vantage point over the reservoir and the rolling moorland of the Far Eastern fells.

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• •The name is rooted in Old Norse, where 'haugr' (howe) refers to a mound or hill. Combined with 'lang', it describes a long hill, topped with the Cumbrian 'pike' to denote its pointed summit.
• •Alfred Wainwright included this peak in his final guide, 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland'. He specifically recommended the approach from the dam at Wet Sleddale, valuing the area for its 'lonely' and undisturbed character.
• •The summit provides a distinct, dual perspective: looking south, you can see the M6 motorway and West Coast Main Line cutting through the Lune Gorge, while to the west, the view is dominated by the high, rugged tops of High Street and Harter Fell.
• •Though categorized as a Synge and a Wainwright Outlying Fell, it remains one of the least visited 400-metre peaks in the region, often bypassed by walkers heading straight for the higher ground of Great Yarlside.
• •The proximity to the M6 allows you to watch the nation’s logistics industry crawling through the valley below while you sit in perfect silence, a very efficient way to feel superior about your weekend choices.