Pike of Blisco

Pike of Blisco is a prominent, conical fell positioned between Great and Little Langdale. It’s a popular climb from the top of Wrynose Pass or Blea Tarn, offering a relatively quick ascent with rugged, rocky terrain and some of the best views of the Langdale Pikes.

• •The fell is composed primarily of Scafell Dacite, a hard volcanic rock that forms the rugged crags and steep slopes characteristic of the Southern Fells.
• •While 'Pike' is a common term for a peaked mountain, 'Blisco' likely has Old Norse roots, possibly relating to 'bliss' or 'blae', referring to a shining or bare hill.
• •The summit plateau is distinctive for its two massive stone cairns; the westernmost pile marks the 703m high point, while the eastern one serves as a superior vantage point for viewing the Langdale Pikes.
• •Historically, the southern slopes were known for 'Red Earth', an iron-rich soil used by local farmers as 'ruddle' to mark their Herdwick sheep for identification.
• •The stone-pitched path from Wrynose Pass is so neatly laid it feels like walking up a suburban driveway, right until the steep gradient and inevitable Cumbrian drizzle remind you exactly where you are.