Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors

The English Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Out-and-back trail in The English Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Hiking.

Distance
8 mi (12.8 km)
Elevation Gain
2,651 ft (808 m)
Est. Time
3 hr 55 min
High point
2,854 ft (870 m)
Difficulty
Expert
Route type
Out & back

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors

How long is Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors is 8 mi (12.8 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 55 min. It climbs 2,651 ft (808 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,854 ft (870 m).

How hard is Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

Parking at the start, Free.

Are there water and toilets on Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

Drinking water on the way at 0.4 mi (0.7 km). Toilets: 0.4 mi (0.7 km), 0.4 mi (0.7 km).

Is Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors shaded?

No shade: full sun.

Can you bring a dog on Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.

What can you do on Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

Best for Hiking.

Where can you eat near Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

Wasdale Head Inn, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. Shop: Barn Door Shop, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).

Is this a good week for Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes Outdoors?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

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