Back O'Skidda
A 28-mile long distance footpath which summits a number of Wainwright's Northern Fells of the Lake District. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Mosedale
Grid Ref: NY 357 323
Distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Grid Ref: NY 357 323
Distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Climbing: 2,459 metres
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL4 The English Lakes – North Western Area
OL5 The English Lakes – North Eastern Area
Summary
The Back O'Skidda walk is a challenging route in the Northern Fells of the Lake District. It is a high-level circuit with approximately 2,500 metres of ascent across the relatively quiet mountains of the National Park. The route includes climbs to most of the significant peaks in the region, including the summits of Carrock Fell, High Pike, Knott, Great Calva, Bakestall, Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, Mungrisdale Common, Blencathra, Bannerdale Crags, and Bowscale Fell.