Lonscale Pike [Lonscale Fell East Top]

About Lonscale Pike [Lonscale Fell East Top]

Lonscale Pike is the sharp, eastern spur of Lonscale Fell. While the main summit is a relatively flat, grassy dome, the Pike provides the real drama, offering a dizzying viewpoint directly above Lonscale Crags with spectacular views across to Blencathra and the Glenderaterra valley.

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• •The slopes directly beneath the Pike were once a hub of industrial activity, housing the Glenderaterra Mines where lead, copper, and barytes were extracted from the rugged terrain below the eastern crags.
• •Geologically, the Pike is formed of Skiddaw Slate; while much of the massif is rounded and weathered, the eastern face here breaks into a steep, 200-metre drop that is unique in the immediate area.
• •The name Lonscale likely derives from the Old Norse 'hlaun-skali', which translates roughly to 'the log hut' or 'shieling,' indicating its historical use as seasonal grazing land for Norse settlers.
• •A section of the Cumbria Way bridleway is carved into the steep slopes beneath the Pike's crags, creating one of the most impressively engineered and exposed paths for walkers and mountain bikers in the Northern Fells.
• •Many hikers mistakenly think they've finished the fell at the main summit cairn, but skipping the Pike means you've successfully navigated to the boring part and ignored the only spot with a genuine 'wow' factor.