Height Gained – 810 metres,  Distance – 5.5 km, Time –2.5 hours.

From Bassenthwate, there are a number of routes to the summit of Skiddaw which initially share the same path before splitting. These include the quiet route up the valley of Southerndale, or a quieter approach via Randel Crags. However, the best route by far has to be via the shapely ridge of Longside Edge.

This Skiddaw walking route was fell walker Alfred Wainwright’s recommended route up, so that’s as much endorsement as you need! The route takes you over Ullock Pike, Longside Edge and over Carl Side before a workmanlike pull up to the summit.