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Skiddaw and Skiddaw Little Man -
Skiddaw and Skiddaw Little Man are fells in the Northern Lake District. Skiddaw is the fourth highest mountain in the Lake District and has probably the gentlest ascent and some of the best views on a clear day. Skiddaw lies to the north of Keswick. The area around Skiddaw provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Skiddaw holiday accommodation listed below.
Skiddaw -
Grid Ref: NY 260 290
Maps: Explorer maps OL4, OS Landranger 89. 90
Range: Northern Fells
Stats: 3054 ft, 931 metres
Villages: Keswick, Bassenthwaite, Penrith, Cockermouth
Fells: Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, Blencathra
Lakes: Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater
View on Map: Skiddaw on a map
More info: Skiddaw Info
Things to do: Skiddaw Walking
Nearest Bus Stop: Keswick
Nearest Train: Penrith
Need equipment for your walk on Skiddaw? For all your needs, from walking gear to maps, we recommend shopping online at the Helvellyn Walking Gear Shop
Skiddaw
The most popular walk starts from Keswick and first ascends behind Latrigg, before the climb continues over the slopes of Little Man to the summit. This walk can be made considerably easier by driving to the top of Gale road and beginning from the public carpark just behind the summit of Latrigg. For more routes up Skiddaw please see the www.madaboutmountains.com site.
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Featured Holiday Accommodation near Skiddaw
Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Skiddaw area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Keswick, Bassenthwaite, Cockermouth and Penrith.
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Mid Town Pet Friendly Cottage
Holiday cottage offering comfortable self catering holiday accommodation close to Keswick in the Lake District -