Fleetwith Pike Walk
This walk takes you to the 648 metres (2,126 feet) summit of this imposing fell in the Lake District. This circular walk starts at Gatesgarth in the Buttermere valley and climbs steeply to the summit via Fleetwith Edge. From here there are wonderful views of the nearby Pillar and Great Gable fells and the lakes of Crummock Water, Loweswater and Buttermere. From the summit the route then descends to Bell Crags, passing Honistor Crag on the way. You continue to Wanscale Bottom, passing waterfalls and the pretty Wanscale Beck.
It's a steep and challenging climb to the summit but with an easier, more gradual descent.
The pike can also be climbed from the nearby Honister Pass Slate Mine. There's a car park and visitor centre with mine tours and the amazing Infinity Bridge to see here.
Fleetwith Pike Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Fleetwith Pike Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Fleetwith Pike OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Fleetwith Pike Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
South east of Buttermere Lake there's the climb to Warnscale Bothy and Buttermere Infinity Pool. Here you'll find a wonderful old bothy tucked into the hillside and crystal clear pool great for wild swimming.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
On Fleetwith Pike. Looking towards High Stile
Looking down the Buttermere Valley from Fleetwith Pike
Summit cairn, Fleetwith Pike. 648 metres above sea level. Looking towards Great Gable.
The steep path on the Pike.
Hut Fleetwith Pike. The slate workings on Fleetwith are operating in full swing and the Os maps are outdated to describe them as Disused.The old tin hut sits under a pile of slate chippings recently deposited by the high tec machinery just out of shot
Path off the Pike to Gatesgarth. Buttermere in background
Elevation Profile
