Lake District
White Pike
627M
2057FT
About White Pike
A modest summit in the Eastern Fells, rising to 627 metres above the Thirlmere valley. Though overshadowed by its grander neighbours, this grassy top offers an honest ascent and fine views across the reservoir to Helvellyn's eastern slopes. Often climbed as part of a ridge traverse rather than as a standalone destination.
Key Statistics
Rank
237th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Eastern Fells
Prominence
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6
Nearest Town
St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
Geology
White Pike rests on a blend of ancient hardened mud, volcanic sandstone, and tough crystalline rock that once cooled deep underground.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.5974°N
Longitude
3.0245°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'White Pike' likely derives from the lighter appearance of its summit rocks or perhaps from winter snow lingering on its upper slopes, though the Old Norse element 'píc' typically denotes a pointed peak.
- •This fell forms part of the quieter ridge system east of Thirlmere, often walked in combination with nearby Great Dodd or Watson's Dodd by those seeking solitude away from the busier Helvellyn massif.
- •The summit provides a direct view across Thirlmere reservoir to Helvellyn's eastern face, making it a useful vantage point for studying the classic scrambling routes on that more famous neighbour.
- •Despite its modest classification as a Synge, White Pike sits at a respectable height that places it well above many Lake District summits popular with casual walkers.