Logged Visits:

18th Mar 2024  13:42  by TWBie

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

28th Nov 2023  11:45  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Above date most recent of 8 visits, the first on 16/02/1977. Good as ever!

31st Oct 2023  14:04  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Phew! In the clouds and blowing a gale! Pillar damaged, protruding from rock. Ascended via Dodd and Carlside, hit cloud base at about 800m.

3rd Sep 2023  14:25  by kckayaker

Gridref: NY 26040 29087   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Bit breezy up top

25th Aug 2023  16:07  by The Cache Hoppers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

29th Jul 2023  11:12  by Nottspanther

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

18th Jul 2023  10:00  by GMann73

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A classic 360 viewpoint trig on the top of Skiddaw. Nice to see the exposed trig foundations and the slight damage to the pillar itself, exposing some of its internal structures is interesting.

5th Jul 2023  15:12  by ArthurH

Gridref: NY 26042 29090   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Great to make it up here again

22nd Jun 2023  13:10  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

A nice little bonus while ticking off the Wainwrights. We followed the OS Pathfinder Guide to the High Fells but decided we should start in Keswick rather than Underscar. A long walk which first went over Skiddaw Little Man, then the summit of Skiddaw itself with the pillar, and onto Bakestall before the long walk back along the Cumbria Way, skirting the lower slopes of Lonscale Fell. Finally made it back to the car at The Pheasant Inn where a pint went down a treat. Glorious warm sunny day but still breezy enough at the top to pop an extra layer on. As reported pillar has taken quite a beating, not sure I'd be in as good shape after 80 odd years up there.

©Mark-UKUS

20th May 2023  09:15  by tcooling94

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

3rd Apr 2023  01:05  by Fellmonkie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Climbed on a beautiful clear but very cold day. Summit was really busy. Came via Ullock Pike, Long Side, Carl Side and returned to car over Bakestall. Great views of all the other Fells

14th Feb 2023  13:25  by [email protected]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

©[email protected]

14th Feb 2023  09:50  by [email protected]

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Damage to bottom of pillar. Very windy but clear up top.

26th Jan 2023  00:00  by Axe Edge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

January is very quiet in the Lakes, and probably the best time to visit the most popular "honey pots". Apart from a handful of people on Skiddaw, there was nobody on Lonscale, Jenkins, Hare Stones and Sale How. The latter was 666m and prompted me to dedicate today and the 12 Birketts visited to a baker called Damian. He was on a fag break early this morning, we got into conservation and he gave me one of his wonderful sough dough loaves.

1st Jan 2023  12:28  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Great to get my first English 3000 footer done on New Year's Day today. Especially so after I had gotten to within sight of the pillar two days previous but crazy winds in the region of 100mph made it too foolhardy to be able to make it that last little bit.

16th Dec 2022  12:54  by KevP

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

25th Oct 2022  11:35  by Morag Harley

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Howling a gale and cloudy so no views today!

15th Oct 2022  12:47  by HarryH

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

10th Oct 2022  13:18  by Arichy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Incredible views over to Derwent Water

Trig

3rd Aug 2022  15:22  by Wanderingwomaninsussex

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

13th Jul 2022  19:30  by Duncan68

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

I nice walk up then the clouds rolled in

©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68

27th Jun 2022  13:33  by ajs1664

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

21st Jun 2022  07:45  by great owl running

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

13th Jun 2022  12:52  by jules963

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

9th Jun 2022  21:42  by AndyR22

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

3rd Jun 2022  18:14  by Stevie L

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

Went up on a very windy but clear day great views

21st May 2022  14:30  by istolethursday

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

17th May 2022  11:07  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Circular walk. Ascended via Longside Edge. Summit of Skiddaw was in cloud. Returned via Little Man, Lonscale Fell, Skiddaw House and track passing Whitewater Dash.

Skiddaw Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Skiddaw Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

16th May 2022  15:30  by itchy-trigger-finder

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged via ebike with mates.

©itchy-trigger-finder

5th Apr 2022  11:42  by Sandrax2

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Logged while out walking the Bob Graham Round. Day 1 Keswick to Threlkeld. Weather was dreadful. Photo says it all.

27th Mar 2022  11:12  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Ascended from Dodd Wood and descended via Longside Edge and Ullock Pike. Beautiful sunny day with light breeze.

Skiddaw Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Skiddaw Trig ©sykesfamily

26th Feb 2022  13:29  by Blong

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

26th Feb 2022  11:16  by 04cblong

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

18th Jan 2022  11:15  by Espressoman

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Jan 2022  11:15  by Espressoman

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Nov 2021  07:49  by Foxy

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

We walked from Millbeck to Skiddaw via Carl Side to reach the summit for daybreak. A tough but rewarding walk but not for the views at the summit as it it was quite misty. The pillar is bearing obvious signs of bring ravaged by time and the weather. Our return walk by the same route provided for some amazing views in the early morning son as the weather cleared.

©Foxy
©Foxy

23rd Sep 2021  12:29  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 26000 29000   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked up from Dodd Wood car park along Longside Edge, Carl Side and a very steep track before Broad End. Very windy and no visibility at the summit, great stuff.

6th Sep 2021  13:02  by haighr01

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Pillar 267. When I joined here I started at 0, deciding this tactic would make me re-bag those pre 2010 trigs I'd done. This included many Lakes pillars bagged in the 90s. It's been a while..so 25 years after ascending via Longside Edge I found myself on the infamous Jenkins plod. Cloud down on top heading due North to pillar. Some slight damage. Highest altitude since Cross Fell 2014.

Skiddaw FB S1543

2nd Sep 2021  12:15  by postie grum

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

A lovely sunny day, the clouds lifted as I reached the summit.

9th Jul 2021  12:00  by Trimarc2

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28th Jun 2021  08:16  by lboutside

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Amazing views, came up via Long Side and it was stunning

24th Jun 2021  12:30  by TrevSym

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

12th Jun 2021  13:45  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Great walk up from Keswick via Little man, Trig in a sorry state sadly, centre cap missing

View from spider ©The Trudges
Trig
Flush Bracket
Centre cap
Damage on pillar©The Trudges

12th Jun 2021  13:40  by MickSan

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Trig

10th Jun 2021  17:04  by triggering

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

N, R, W

5th May 2021  17:30  by Thomas David Whitaker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Hadn't been up Skiddaw for 10 years so when youngest son suggested a walk at short notice, I jumped at the chance. Forecast for Keswick; sunny; good, off we go. For some reason snow never crossed my mind, despite watching City beat PSG on a wintry pitch in Manchester the night before. Needless to say I wasn't prepared for the snow flurries or a biting Northerly wind as we arrived at the pillar. At least the marvellous approach along The Edge up Ullock Pike and Long Side was done in sunshine. Surprised this is the first log of 2021, but I suppose we've had lockdown to contend with.

9th Apr 2021  14:09  by [email protected]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Sep 2020  12:30  by Tarr3n

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

16th Sep 2020  13:03  by HiyaHillers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

1st Sep 2020  12:00  by Hydro Navigator

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A good expedition to this one today

31st Aug 2020  12:55  by greenbell

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Highest mountain of the year - and what a treat - took the main path up then back on the Cumbria Way below Great Calva, if anything a more beautiful and wild spot. Some great views into Scotland and across Cumbria.

30th Aug 2020  10:03  by Thewatt94

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Aug 2020  11:43  by [email protected]

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

29th Dec 2019  14:05  by Megan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

21st Sep 2019  10:28  by Monki

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Having a lovely walk.

The Flush Bracket ©Monki
Me at GZ ©Monki

8th Sep 2019  11:50  by danmaisiebex

Gridref: NY 26041 29086   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Via Ullock Pike. Fine views, interrupted by banks of cloud.

2nd Aug 2019  12:15  by je448

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Lovely walk via Longside Edge to the slaty summit overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake. Very run down white pillar.

6th Jul 2019  11:11  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NY 26041 29088   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Altitude 913m. Walked up via Cockup then decended via Little Man, Lonscale Fell and Skiddaw House and back to the car at Peter House Farm. Loats of folk around as the weather was good - great views.

©We TRye hard

27th Jun 2019  17:48  by Geordie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

22nd Jun 2019  13:47  by Sprog

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

18th Jun 2019  11:33  by tigger4242

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Fantastic views

©tigger4242

12th Jun 2019  10:36  by matty1971b

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

16th May 2019  12:00  by Snake Plissken

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Fantastic view from the trigpoint although it was blowing a hoolie!

Skiddaw Trigpoint
Skiddaw Trigpoint

13th May 2019  10:17  by storriecharlie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

10th Apr 2019  12:44  by theposhbloke

Gridref: NY 26042 29085   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

19th Feb 2019  13:40  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Started at Ravenstone Hotel and went up via The Edge, Ullock Pike,Longside Edge, Carlside Tarn and back via Little Man to Applethwaite. Gusting about 20-30mph on top. Good views and no rain.

©mountainwanderer

1st Jan 2019  11:14  by Ian Robinson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

8th Dec 2018  14:40  by nichex

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A good view when not obscured by the clouds.

3rd Dec 2018  14:00  by MrHappy

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

25th Nov 2018  11:00  by Nab Scar

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

18th Nov 2018  13:12  by cathy trickett

Gridref: NY 26046 29089   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

16th Oct 2018  08:30  by Snoot

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Straight up and down from the car park at the back of Latrigg, craggy day so no views

6th Oct 2018  12:31  by yogi_gitl1978

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

4th Oct 2018  10:35  by Glascu

Gridref: NY 26000 29000   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

No view on the summit. Wet and blowing a gale with the cloud base at about 1800 feet. Walked up from High Side, Bassenthwaite.

©Glascu

10th Sep 2018  14:00  by MorrisD45

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Claiming this as a retrospective. Was here whilst in the Lake District on final training for Kilimanjaro. Only have photo next to Cairn but close enough for now.

13th Aug 2018  21:36  by mcbiydw2

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26th Jul 2018  12:30  by Wayne Mac

Gridref: NY 26041 29086   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Bagged Skiddaw at last along with all the Skiddaw tops and Jenkin Hill, and the 2 Lonscale Fell tops

Trig Pillar
Flush Bracket

19th Jul 2018  16:08  by Hawklord

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Well worth the walk to this one. Parked at Latrigg and walked via the Cumbria Way to the YHA and then over towards the final path up up the summit. The pillar has bad damage mainly at the base.

©Hawklord

1st Jul 2018  01:10  by DGW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

25th Jun 2018  13:39  by joebee98

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Walked to from Keswick via Latrigg and Little Man and came down the same way. Very clear providing great views on my visit. Lots of concrete has fallen away from the trig and its base. This was my 30th trig point yeet yeet!

Trig point
Flush bracket

21st Jun 2018  12:20  by Mr Rant

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Ascended on the tourist track via Little Man, and then descended via Carlside. Very windy up here, but very good visibility. Nice views but quite busy.

17th Jun 2018  05:30  by Bertie

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Top of pillar damaged. Foggy the morning I was up skiddaw so no views for me that day.

Pillar in the fog Foggy morning
Poor thing! Needs attention!
Cold and windy! Dogs trying to keep out of the wind!

5th May 2018  09:09  by pickle

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

22nd Apr 2018  11:39  by SebastienCale

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Up on the tourist path, parked at Gale road cp. Back over Little Man. Broken clouds on the way up but zero views (on either) by the time we sumitted.

22nd Apr 2018  11:39  by kme

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

6th Apr 2018  12:51  by charr_mason

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

1st Jan 2018  00:00  by Ilovetrigs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

18th Nov 2017  13:14  by G6WTM

Gridref: NY 26040 29088   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

16th Harrogate Scouts Mountaineering Weekend. Routes changed on the fly due to forestry and flood alleviation works at Dodd fell, wood & car-park. Lead team of explorer scouts and adults to Skiddaw from Underskiddaw via Cumbria Way, Skiddaw House & Sale How. Weather mostly fine, odd shower, moderate NW wind, Some summit cloud.

21st Oct 2017  12:00  by Dan Baddeley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

22nd Jun 2017  12:54  by gez

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No view because of low cloud and cold. In the Lakes with the Norwich Ramblers group

10th Jun 2017  10:53  by Adybaby72

Gridref: NY 26041 29086   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Bob Graham recce run

9th May 2017  09:01  by MGT67

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

19th Mar 2017  13:29  by Dr_Pepper

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Mar 2017  14:11  by ger

Gridref: NY 26042 29085   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Bottom of pillar cracked & eroded - chunks of conc missing on 3 side edges & on FB face - some damage on top face. Location superb - I actually had summit to myself for a while & also a short spell of winter sunshine! Had to remove some ice to read FB. 1543 is prime!

1st Jan 2017  12:00  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

22nd Oct 2016  13:00  by Delta68

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Visibility very poor and very windy at the pillar.

3rd Oct 2016  05:05  by rachs dad

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

20th Sep 2016  11:52  by bigtykedog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

1st Sep 2016  14:30  by bwm

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Fog

19th Jun 2016  13:39  by Amanda460&baba

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

8th May 2016  17:38  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

23rd Apr 2016  10:01  by simondavis2012

Gridref: NY 26035 29087   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

12th Mar 2016  14:00  by BasilDowl

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A tremendous mountain round of Skiddaw and its subsidiaries; we finished via Dash Falls. Met up with a charming Scot for the walk - very bleak on top, but a wonderful array of characters up there!

All the commotion up here...!

26th Oct 2015  13:30  by aussierules

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Linear from Bassenthwaite to Keswick.

22nd Oct 2015  15:49  by Crazygirafe

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

4th Oct 2015  00:00  by carolje

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th Aug 2015  14:00  by cewer88

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Not much to see on top of Skiddaw today with the clouds so low. Thoroughly enjoyed the trek up from Bassenthwaite village. Trig point is crumbling around base.

©cewer88
©cewer88

22nd Jul 2015  13:00  by Come on boots, lets go

Gridref: NY 26000 29000   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

11th Jun 2015  12:08  by Alan Grove

Gridref: NY 25943 29156   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Skiddaw on a fine clear day. What else can one say! The pillar has a few bits missing and part of the base is broken

TP6001 - Skiddaw View of the pillar looking north©Alan Grove
TP6001 FB TP6001 - Flush Bracket©Alan Grove
TP6001 View The pillar looking North-West©Alan Grove

16th Apr 2015  12:19  by zephyrus

Gridref: NY 26042 29087   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

15th Mar 2015  11:15  by gs48

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A good steady but steep walk, encounted snow at 2000ft level and then the winds started to increaes, a good but interesting experience

©gs48
©gs48

8th Mar 2015  22:09  by Scsart

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Climbed with my son on a snowy day with a howling wind blowing, had Murphy and Rosie with us, a cocker spaniel and border collie. Loved every minute of it.

8th Feb 2015  12:17  by Owain G

Gridref: NY 26040 29087   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©Owain G

4th Jan 2015  09:41  by jamiekeighley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked up at start of footpath in Millbeck. Steep climb, frozen ground. Ice covering summit only, very strong, very icy wind on top meaning I Couldn't stay long. Great views.

©jamiekeighley

2nd Dec 2014  11:35  by amblerbob

Gridref: NY 26038 29083   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Revisit: CW from Park Wood; ascent over Bakestall, descent via Sale How on a sunny, but cold, day. Good visibility.

29th Nov 2014  00:00  by Ewainman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Ewainman

23rd Nov 2014  14:11  by Sean_Tither

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

12th Oct 2014  11:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Cheated and parked half way up.

Nearly there ©Borderer

11th Oct 2014  11:15  by Boneychest

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Good views when the clouds cleared but a dull walk up on a broad, easy path from Mallen Dodd car park. Pillar is worse than 'slightly' damaged in my opinion.

Two pillars
The FB
The spider
The team pose at the TP

10th Oct 2014  09:03  by GYLincs

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

27th Aug 2014  11:35  by ArthurH

Gridref: NY 26041 29090   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Better view than when I last visited this trig some 30+ years ago - when I experienced my first white-out!

10th Aug 2014  11:34  by Rick Trig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

The weather on top in the clouds was shocking, strong wind & lashing stinging rain. As you can see from the photo I look wrecked. Went up from car park via Little Man just for the frisk.

Not the best of weather

5th Aug 2014  12:25  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

We climbed up via Ullock Pike on a good day with splendid views from the summit.

Skiddaw Trigpoint ©The Moor We Hunt...

28th Jul 2014  08:13  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Just emerging from the early morning mist. 1h30 from Gale Road carpark. Some chunks out of it.

21st Jul 2014  14:00  by Mat Smith

Gridref: NY 26041 29087   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Me by the trig©Mat Smith

21st Jul 2014  13:17  by lgxkls

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

11th Jul 2014  15:00  by Two Dogs and an Awning

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

A very hot day for this walk, but worth every step for the views.

Skiddaw - July 2014 ©Two Dogs and an Awning

11th Jul 2014  11:00  by philandsam

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

After ScaFell Pike and Helvellyn in the previous 2 days this was a piece of p*ss. Great views.

13th Jun 2014  12:05  by busdriver59

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Chunks of concrete missing from the top and a piece of the base is on one of the nearby shelters

30th May 2014  13:23  by VinceTP

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

21st May 2014  12:01  by NorthernRed

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A fine view in every direction especially toward Blen Cathra

Skiddaw Trig Blen Cathra in the distance©NorthernRed

20th May 2014  13:00  by zippyfenn

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

20th May 2014  13:00  by andrew knox

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

16th Apr 2014  00:00  by Curlew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

15th Apr 2014  13:31  by jlc

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Perfect weather,sunny but cool breeze, school holidays, hundreds on the fell.perfect views

30th Dec 2013  20:34  by Christopher-mark

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Christopher-mark

7th Oct 2013  18:43  by colpeakbagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

22nd Sep 2013  14:00  by tomytucker

Gridref: NY 26000 29000   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

22nd Sep 2013  14:00  by rams

Gridref: NY 26000 29000   FB Number: 1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Skiddow
Skiddow

25th Aug 2013  13:14  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trig

21st Aug 2013  00:00  by dogwalking

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

27th Jul 2013  14:55  by Merthyr_boy

Gridref: NY 26041 29083   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

11th Jul 2013  13:30  by Brookvale0

Gridref: NY 26000 29100   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Scorcher - Swifts having a ball on all the bugs drifting up on the hot air currents!

6th May 2013  10:00  by welsh rambler

FB Number: S1548  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This was my second visit to Siddaw and this time it was clear and I got stunning views.

4th May 2013  14:00  by Moacky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Dash Falls

25th Apr 2013  13:46  by dragons51

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

This was our first walk just to find the trig

2nd Apr 2013  17:41  by yodellingbear

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

21st Dec 2012  09:39  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Away for the Festive season without the bike.Walked from Keswick via Skiddaw House and back via Latrigg. Cloud base only just above Skiddaw House. Summit ridge covered in ice. Trig an inch thick on three sides with ice. For a rare walker, a real experience.

24th Nov 2012  12:50  by THE SNAPPERS

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

walked up wth Fitzydan,great views in between clouds moving in.white over on top with biting winds,well worth it though.

24th Nov 2012  12:49  by fitzydan

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Superb views from here in between the mist. Very nippy today on the top

Me at the Trig - cold today
The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar

24th Sep 2012  12:00  by Dun100an

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

How many people up here today?!

16th Sep 2012  09:30  by fell-finder

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

After scaling Blencathra the prevoius day and wild camping on the flanks of Lonscale Fell, I found the ascent of Skiddaw a real tough old slog. The weather was awful 70 mph winds & heavy rain, and so no amazing views from the summit. A harder descent though across the loose slate scree back down into a soggy Keswick. You can follow a detailed walking route and desription of this hike by tapping Fell Finder Google.

Trig Point on Skiddaw & iron bar!

30th Aug 2012  13:41  by jonaber

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Aug 2012  08:22  by Trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP6001

14th Aug 2012  14:00  by hdke

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Jul 2012  13:10  by dmacbrew

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

freezing hail, gale force wind, minimal visibility - high summer in England

21st Jul 2012  09:50  by Lonewalker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

No views from here today and windy as well, but at least had the shelter to myself for a while

5th Jun 2012  14:42  by stignest

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

a real drab day. dry but dull and windy on tops. from swineside upstream of Caldew. up burnt horse and over Skiddaw to whitewater dash. up and over Calvas.

4th Jun 2012  12:30  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

came up from Millbeck, bagging some Wainwrights en route. Bright cool day with superb visibility. Summit crowded.

18th May 2012  12:10  by shropshire lasses

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

low cloud today so limited view

16th May 2012  13:05  by Hartryggers

Gridref: NY 26042 29079   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Orthwaite Road > Cockup > Bakestall > Broad End > SKIDDAW (North Top > HIGH MAN summit topped with a trig (S1543) and lots of people > Middle Top > South Top) > Carl Side > Long Side > Ullock Pike > Watches > Orthwaite Road. Previous visits:- 18/04/2011, 12/07/2009, 14/05/2007, 02/03/2007, 01/06/1995

6th May 2012  15:19  by iannotts

Gridref: NY 26000 29000   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Good views

3rd May 2012  13:01  by skifans

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Completed the climb from Keswick with a stay at yha Skiddaw house - an amazing place.

15th Apr 2012  15:00  by Pick83

Gridref: NY 26046 29088   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

1st Apr 2012  14:13  by 68 GUNS

Gridref: NY 26041 29086   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Arrived at summit as the clouds dropped, so no view today.

1st Apr 2012  14:13  by 68 GUNS

Gridref: NY 26041 29086   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Arrived at summit as the clouds dropped, so no view today.

7th Mar 2012  13:30  by Lathama

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

I'll give it 8 on the assumption that the view is great on a good day! Today it was snowy and misty and really cold. The pillar has a missing plug and slight damage to the top surface, in addition the several minor chips out of the side. The concrete base is eroded on one side but otherwise is intact.

White out on Sdiddaw!

29th Dec 2011  00:00  by DeniseMc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Nov 2011  12:20  by mntainman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

24th Oct 2011  00:00  by Applepye

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very, very windy up here today.

15th Sep 2011  11:55  by painterman61

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Revisit for photos plus nuttall sale how nice day clear no wind, midges biting at summit many people out today making the most of the first clear day free of rain for ages!Trig in fair condition cosidering its location plug missing 360 panarama views today this is the highest hotine trig in england.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
topo view ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
skidda little man ©painterman61

28th Aug 2011  14:30  by M0NJW

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

27th Aug 2011  12:30  by dave-harris

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

5th Aug 2011  13:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

I was hoping that there would be a nice example of a stone trig point up here bt it was only a concrete one instead. We took our time coming up from the west, letting the mist clear. The plan worked and we have clear views on top. It was rather crowded up here today and was glad we had chosen a lesser known route to ascend and descend. Took in four other mountains on our day out. the damage to the spider must put this one in the slightly damaged catagory.

27th Jul 2011  12:03  by qmaster

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

©qmaster

14th Jul 2011  15:24  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

22nd Jun 2011  14:00  by Griggsy

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Applethwaite

©Griggsy

30th Apr 2011  08:43  by Martin Griffiths - DPFR

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged this one on a trip to recce the Bob Graham round. Great day out on the fells

28th Apr 2011  08:50  by g4wsb

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

From Dodd Wood car park steady climb to top great views.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

17th Apr 2011  18:00  by Thomas David Whitaker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Finally at my 5th ascent of Skiddaw, I get to see the views.!st time was in snow showers, 2nd and 3rd in the dark as part of Ramblers Marathons and No.4 just plain old low cloud.

15th Nov 2010  15:07  by Marramintar

Gridref: NY 26100 29100   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic mountain with many routes to the summit, awesome views highlighted by a poor and inaccurate view indicator

Skiddaw Snowy Skiddaw Trig

12th Sep 2010  00:00  by yt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Sep 2010  14:57  by Brunshaw

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Done many times

27th Aug 2010  11:30  by countrymatters

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Beautiful sunny weather everywhere except the summit of Skiddaw.

15th Aug 2010  16:10  by G6WTM

Gridref: NY 26041 29089   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bit hazy today but still a pleasant walk doing The Skiddaw Round (Ullock Pike, Longside Edge, Carl Side, Skiddaw Little Man, Skiddaw & Bakestall).

29th Jul 2010  15:42  by coast to coasters

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Base requires work GCTEQP

©coast to coasters

17th Jul 2010  11:00  by CJO

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Ravenstone hotel to west. Mist on summits, saw nobody all day

6th Jun 2010  18:03  by geek9999

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

3rd Jun 2010  08:30  by timdoggart

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Early morning walk - gorgeous!

Skiddaw Great views©timdoggart

28th Apr 2010  14:40  by GeoRams

FB Number: S1532  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Excellent mountain, cloudy at first but then the wind cleared it for a fantastic view.

FB
Trig

9th Apr 2010  12:54  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Ascended from Applethwaite via Doupes and Carlside, past Carlside Tarn and onto Skiddaw summit. Chased the cloud up the hill and got some splendid glimpses of a view.

Applethwaite
Skiddaw Trig ©staggie34
Skiddaw Summit ©staggie34

21st Mar 2010  00:00  by knobbly stiles

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

13th Mar 2010  00:00  by Ronaldo333

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Mar 2010  13:00  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NY 26044 29086   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Cloud came and went making for an atmospheric day. TP slight damage around top. Last here 13 years ago.

Skiddaw Approaching from Bakestall.
Skiddaw Summit; the hordes arrived from the other direction including 10 month old baby!
Skiddaw The FB.
Skiddaw Top of trig.

17th Oct 2009  13:20  by jedmac

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

The trig is in good condition though erosion has exposed the concrete base block

Skiddaw Trig

17th Oct 2009  12:25  by coinea

Gridref: NY 26043 29085   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

S1543 Skiddaw.

17th Oct 2009  12:21  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 26043 29084   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Overall approach from west. Public car park at NY235282, charge £4. Followed mapped track southeast through woods and onto open hill paths to top. Highest standard Hotine trig pillar in England. Pillar looking somewhat weathered, probably resulting from a combination of extreme weather conditions and the visiting masses. Concrete poured into spider centre. Flush bracket faces west, ~267°. South sight hole plugged, others open. Panoramic views include Carleton Fell, Criffell, Binsey, Cold Fell Pike, Helvelyn.

S1543 - Skiddaw pillar & FB
S1543 - Skiddaw pillar & GRP

13th Oct 2009  20:06  by melch

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Oct 2009  13:54  by elaine grayson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

24th May 2009  10:40  by lolster

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Ascended from Ravenstone via Ullock Pike and Long Side edge. Brilliant views. The trig point looks well worn especially at its base.Might be something to do with the weather up there!!

Jill at the top. Shows wear and tear to the trig point

3rd May 2009  14:28  by matthew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

25th Apr 2009  12:00  by CP THORPE

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

6th Apr 2009  13:49  by mntainman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Jan 2009  13:16  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ascended from Peter House Farm via Whitewater Dash and Bakestall. Whiteout above Bakestall and the fence was nearly buried at some points. Approached summit shelter on a compass bering in a whiteout. According to thermometers, temp plunged to minus 12 deg C on summit.

The Trig
Ascent From Bakestall

2nd Nov 2008  12:35  by Morecambe Monkey

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A misty walk up Skiddaw from Gale Road car park. Ice & snow on the summit,very atmospheric.

Stu at the trig on a frozen Skiddaw.©Morecambe Monkey
Had to put this photo up from Kev\'s stag weekend 16/04/2010. Nice hat!©Morecambe Monkey

1st Nov 2008  21:01  by hotbox16

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great walk in the snow

©hotbox16

21st Oct 2008  21:43  by painterman61

Gridref: NY 22500 35500   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

fooggy day steep climb from ullock pike ridge, very large summit with 4 tops!

Mark on the trig ©painterman61
The Trig ©painterman61
summit indicator ©painterman61

12th Oct 2008  13:57  by staggie34

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Ascended from Bassenthwaite village via Ullock Pike and Longside Edge. Lovely day, great views all around. Most of the Lakeland Fells had lots of cloud looming over them creating wonderful atmospheric views. Plenty of sunshine about around Skiddaw. Descended over Bakestall and around Dash Beck valley. This was totally deserted and very beautiful. A total contrast to the summit and southern approaches to the summit.

31st Aug 2008  12:45  by ADT

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

With SDT. From the Moot Hall, Keswick. Ascent via Latrigg car park. Descent via Quartz Crop, Ben-Y-Crag farm, wobbly bridge, Portinscale and back to Moot Hall. Also BGR on 19/06/1992 @ 21:21.

23rd Aug 2008  00:00  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Aug 2008  14:16  by gary&den

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Set off in lovely sunshine, but once on the top it could have been January!!

5th Jul 2008  05:49  by barnsley skip

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Park car end of road near the Underscar Hotel GPS ref NY 28094 25333 once passed the Little Man wind picked up could hardly stand near trig blown off my feet at one stage cuts to knees on sharp state.

Skiddaw Summit
direction plate
looking East towards Bassenthwaite Lake

28th Jun 2008  14:10  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: NY 26032 29087   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar in good conditon, base exposed. Concrete plug. Misty veiws but cleared a couple of times. Very windy so didn't hang around. By the time we had descended the sky was blue and summit clear. Just our luck.

20th Jun 2008  13:45  by Downfaller

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Jun 2008  11:54  by manonabike

Gridref: NY 26046 29085   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Could see nothing but cloud but enjoyed the walk up via Long edge and Ullock Fell where the views were fantastic

10th May 2008  10:16  by Captainbob542

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Back logging a visit to Cumbria and Skiddaw.

Skiddaw Trig ©Captainbob542

25th Mar 2008  15:10  by jamez654

Gridref: NY 26043 29084   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Very cold day but fantastic views!

Cold day on top of Skiddaw

11th Feb 2008  12:10  by mtb mick

Gridref: NY 26000 29100   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Bagged on a 9-mile circular walk from High Side via Longside Edge. Climbed Skiddaw on the steep path on western slope. Superb weather for February giving great views lit with lowish light. Lots of people out today.

Skiddaw, 931 metres

9th Feb 2008  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

26th Aug 2007  18:00  by Tony J

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Climbed from the South, via Carl Side then up the steep Western side. Enjoyable walk, but unfortunately missed the views as the cloud came down just before we got to the summit.

26th Aug 2007  13:30  by oggysprinks

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Went up during a busy bank holiday weekend, very busy but superb views!!! Went the very steep way to the west which was fun to go back down!!

15th Aug 2007  15:00  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

15th Aug 2007  11:30  by south westerlies

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Should be a good view, but today clouds a bit too low, giving only occasional glimpses of a view. Still loads of people on the fell though

The Trig during a brief break in the cloud

28th Jul 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

top ~damaged, no cap or plug. Slaty summit. Dark, thick mist, first summit on Sir Ran Fiennes' 42-peak Bob Graham Round attempt, with mandatory start at Keswick's Moot Hall..

16th Jul 2007  11:46  by RickC

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

great view despite people slating the mountain its was vr gd imo a proper mountain summit too excellent, dint see a person on the way to the summit or on the summit only saw 4 people on the way down not bad huh

Skiddaw in cloud ©RickC

8th Jul 2007  12:30  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Climbed up over Latrigg and Little Man to summit, good views.

23rd Jun 2007  12:04  by Peter Astle

Gridref: NY 26041 29086   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

©Peter Astle

14th Jun 2007  20:30  by Particle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very misty on top.

26th May 2007  14:09  by Singularity

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Out bagging wainwrights and nabbed on part of a round including Ullock Pike

©Singularity

21st May 2007  19:00  by Proper Cheddar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Oops - forgot to log this one at the time. Brilliant day - very clear.

5th May 2007  12:00  by MBFace

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Came up via Ullock Pike, Long Side and Carl Side. Back via Bakestall and, for one of us, Great Calva.

29th Apr 2007  12:25  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The first time I have had a view from Skiddaw, normally the cloud is down.

Trig point looking north east

16th Mar 2007  11:00  by theblack

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Part of a Skiddaw round returing via skiddaw house. Extremely windy on top, very difficult to stay upright. Trig is very solid, i had to hang onto it at one point!

14th Jan 2007  10:10  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 26000 29100   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked Gale road end and followed the well made path to the summit, very windy on top today,although Skiddaw is over 3000 feet I was up and down in about 3 hours mainly due to the excellent path and cold wind.

Skiddaw Trig & inserts FB/Top

12th Nov 2006  11:14  by senrabyar

Gridref: NY 26041 29086   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Horrible windy day, cloud at 600m. Hill deserted - or so I thought ! Caught at summit by two people - who were not only fellow orienteers, but also members from my club back in Nottinghamshire. Five minutes different time and we wouldn't have met. Is this really that amazing ?

13th Oct 2006  13:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Intended to climb Sca Fell but the clouds were down so opted for the safer motorway up the east side of Skiddaw. Rewarded for our efforts by the cloud completely lifting as we reached the summit and stunning views. Took the significantly more challenging route down the west side and a quiet walk along the lane through Millbeck and Applethwaite back to the car.

19th Aug 2006  16:00  by littlejim

Gridref: NY 26042 29086   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Well into the cloud, so we just had to remember the view from previous visits. No pictures due to heavy rain and wind!

5th Aug 2006  00:00  by caroleengel

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

25th Jul 2006  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Parked near Ormathwaite and a circular route to the summit. Superb summer weather conditions. This trig is clearly host to a wealth of visitors. Fantastic views.

3rd Jul 2006  13:00  by egtonio

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

30th Jun 2006  14:26  by peebs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

28th Jun 2006  12:35  by Frenziedfrog

Gridref: NY 26045 29079   FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Typical misty weather, which typically cleared after I had left the top! Went up via Lonscale Fell, and (shame) down the tourist motorway.

17th Jun 2006  14:45  by alistairpooler

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

27th May 2006  14:00  by sjr

FB Number: 1543  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

big hill...long slog.

27th May 2006  12:30  by smiley dog

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

another great day on skiddaw pity about the rain

22nd May 2006  12:00  by jonglew

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Had to give this a 2 as the cloud was well and truly down on the mountain, zero viz! Was bagging the hill though, not the trig so didn't matter what I could see - I'd conquered the hill in extreme wind, rain & cloud! ***Reviisted 14 Jul 2018. Pillar has substantial structural damage.

12th May 2006  00:00  by Roxytammy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

7th Dec 2005  13:00  by staggie34

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Climbed from Latrigg. Biting wind on top but a very easy climb due to improved path. No view due to low cloud. Good TP.

26th Aug 2005  11:00  by buryblue

FB Number: S1543  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views out to Scottish coastline and the Solway Firth, also Bassenwhaite and Derwentwater. It is always windy on Skiddaw this visit was no exception!

Skiddaw 10am after the rain and mist it cleared to enable a view though still a little sombre, dark and brooding

21st Aug 2005  15:20  by g6lkb

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Feb 2005  12:02  by stan toon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views, very cold

Stan toon on top of Skiddaw ©stan toon

20th Feb 2005  11:30  by m0sgb

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nice views but freezing

31st Oct 2004  12:10  by bonatti

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General condition of pillar, good but base is undermined. Heavy hill fog, no views

Skiddaw Cumbrian mist

29th Sep 2004  11:30  by Postie

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Thick mist all day!! No views at all!

What view??

7th Aug 2004  13:30  by Trigglets

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Walked from the centre of Keswick on this very warm day. Rather hazy, but views still quite extensive.

10th Jul 2004  14:00  by Keefley

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19th Jun 2004  12:20  by Sandman

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22nd Apr 2004  13:03  by jedmac

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Got good weather - views impressive

The Trig We met a couple with a St Bernard at the top. Here's my wife with the lovely dog

8th Apr 2004  09:18  by eddyr

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5th Apr 2004  11:00  by Elvi5uk

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My 42nd Birthday and pretty wild it was to.

5th Apr 2004  10:00  by crazy gang

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The trig point was completely iced over. 70mph winds meant that didn't hang around to get the no. amongst the hail and rain.

Rob from Crazy gang on an average April day on Skiddaw!

24th Feb 2004  22:21  by stonestreaker

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tons of visits here

27th Sep 2003  12:00  by iainmac

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S1543
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27th Sep 2003  11:24  by Redroaming

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Having looked through my previous walking holiday photos and recently starting logging trig point visits [2015], I am now logging my visit which has wonderful memories of a weekend staying at a local YHA with superb friends during which we achieved Skiddaw summit to our great delight! I can remember the long uphill slog with wonderful views and reaching the trig point with great satisfaction! Photo shows Tina and myself at the trig [with cyclist in background!].

31st Aug 2003  12:00  by weekender

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with RayW

26th Jul 2003  15:40  by Isosceles

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We parked the car near the Dodd Wood car park and walked up via Ullock Pike. This way is far easier than the slog from Keswick. It took us 1h 50 min to reach the summit.

©Isosceles

3rd Jul 2003  21:00  by gemini man

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Visited at the start of The 4 3's trip.

2nd Jul 2003  12:15  by asbown

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16th Jun 2003  14:23  by gasman

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14th May 2003  13:05  by CURRYSCRIM

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A long slog.Rather murky at summit which spoilt the views. An interesting descent down Carl Side. The Grid Reference and photographs were added on a return visit on September 22nd 2013. The route went up Ullock Pike and Carl Side. The wee boy with his father was only 9 years old.

24th Apr 2003  19:08  by Fellwanderer

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3rd Mar 2003  13:00  by jimmy

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a wild day to be blown off Skiddaw

18th Oct 2002  13:41  by Walker Dan

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A great walk up to the summit from the north by Whitewater Dash and back round by Ullock Pike. Superb on the top if a little busy today.

Skiddaw Summit ©Walker Dan

17th Sep 2002  16:52  by Triggers

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combined with blencathra which was a long walk

27th Apr 2002  14:50  by jedmac

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Skiddaw summit The trig surrounded by cloud and rain

10th Sep 2000  01:15  by sleepwalker

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Ascended from Underscar in misty conditions.

16th Aug 2000  00:00  by Bramley

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17th Oct 1999  00:00  by IWC

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14th Jun 1999  14:15  by Ivanhoe

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Boring plain cement pillar, with corner of large square concrete base broken away.

12th Jun 1999  21:53  by Foinavon

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13th Dec 1998  16:32  by barryhunter

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Execellent location, looking toward the south is the Lakes in all its glory.

13th Jul 1998  12:54  by praenterprise

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Would have had excellent views had it not been for the wind, rain and hail!

5th Jun 1998  12:31  by fasgadh

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Easy ascent in thick mist from the north. Return via Lonscale Fell and Dash falls. Great bit of country here.

17th Sep 1997  13:00  by Mark&Sue

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Climbed Skiddaw on a beautiful September day

9th Sep 1997  13:10  by Marshsand

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Visited (along with Skiddaw Little Man as a straight up and down visit. Re-visited on 28.08.99 when as well as Little Man, Lonscale Fell and Sale How were visited.

26th Jul 1997  12:00  by peregrinus

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No details noted - last summit of Bob Graham, downhill all the way now….

10th Jun 1997  13:56  by Crazy

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Climbed via Dodd (my aunt accompanied me this far) and Carlside then descended via Little Man and Lonscale Fell to Keswick. A nice day on top unlike last visit.

25th Apr 1997  12:00  by stripytrigger

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Walked in the mist, snow and ice. Bagged retrospectively based on notes in our family's Wainwright books.

3rd Apr 1996  00:00  by widget

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By myself today for a big one. Parked in CP(2825)and made summit after steady slog in 90 mins! Stupendous views over Bassenthwaite and further W. Went on to do Blencathra in a 12 mile yomp in 5 hrs - Knackered!

25th Dec 1995  12:00  by Hillspecial

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Stayed at Derwent Water YH in Borrowdale, rode up as far as we could, then walked up to the top

Skidaw trig covered in snow Skidaw trig covered in snow on xmas day 1995
Think this was 1994 ish deff on Xmas / New year lakes tour

4th Nov 1995  00:00  by happycyclist

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10th Jun 1995  10:15  by pieces_of_8

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29th Dec 1994  00:00  by DeniseMc

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7th Oct 1994  21:08  by Cootking

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retro bag

26th Sep 1994  00:00  by ad-lib

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26th Jul 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

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Covered in mist & rain so viewfinder nearby wasn't much use. Tarmac plug.

3rd Aug 1993  13:50  by ocean soul

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Climbed from Latrigg.No views-weather poor.

19th Jul 1993  00:00  by Historian

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24th Jun 1993  00:00  by Border Peat

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great views

S1543©Border Peat

5th Jun 1993  12:08  by vegibagger

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with Michelle on her 23rd birthday

19th Apr 1993  13:23  by The Patrician

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Low flying cloud!

20th Jun 1992  05:30  by earl grey

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Climbed Skidaw many times,this climbe was done whilst doing the 4 Peaks an event organised anualy by the Ramblers Assoc' the walk starts from Keswick at 04 hrs am.and also icludes Sca Fell Sca Fell Pike and Helvelyn,total height climbed about 11,000 feet and 46 miles,and to be done in under 24 hrs,I have now done this event 5 times,now,always hard but always enjoyable and memorable.

18th Aug 1991  00:00  by Walking with Gerald

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12th Dec 1990  00:00  by gowrie

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been up 5 times and not yet had a view. This one was thick mist and deep snow

12th Oct 1990  12:30  by dugswell2

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As Wainwrights book plus again in mid 90's with Richard Armour from Latrigg car park.

18th Jul 1990  11:30  by Bridgeman

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My last 3000 footer in England. Walked up from Millbeck on a hot day. Back over Little Man.

6th Jul 1990  22:50  by rhayader_wanderer

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but only for the rest of the walk not the slog to the summit

25th May 1990  11:30  by Stratford Strollers

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Glorious day. Walked up with another couple we met in our hotel in Applethwaite. We were the only four on the mountain. Marvellous.

14th Jan 1989  12:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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From Ravenstone via Ullock Pike. Very, very windy - most of the party blown over at some point. Direct descent to Skiddaw House.

26th Jul 1987  08:41  by Chris Ellis

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31st May 1987  00:00  by PhilPamAndRob

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Retrospective Logging of this trig from when I reached this summit whilst doing the Wainwrights

17th Apr 1987  10:48  by Chalky

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22nd Feb 1987  12:09  by BigJ

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26th Dec 1986  00:00  by tim747

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1st Aug 1985  14:00  by Hedgehogg

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15th Mar 1985  12:00  by sky high boys

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On holiday stomp. A bugger of an ascent but as usual, worth it at the top. The Lakes should be an honourary part of Scotland ;-)

1st Sep 1984  13:23  by PeteBoggs

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Done on honeymoon - would have got more but divorced now!

28th Mar 1982  00:00  by ngthack

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30th Apr 1978  22:00  by Bergfuehrer

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Cumberland. My last summit on a day doing the Lake District 3000's. It was dark and in cloud, a good job I had been up three times previously.

1st Jul 1977  15:06  by Exe-Eagle

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First visited July 1977, not certain which day, retrospective log. Condition not noted at the time.

9th Apr 1977  16:40  by arranc

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1st Jan 1970  00:00  by Thurgood

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31st Dec 1969  00:00  by claymoreking

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