Angletarn Pikes

Angletarn Pikes

Height567m (1,860ft)

Prominence78m (256ft)

RegionFar Eastern Fells

Climbed2 Times

Recognizable from a distance by their distinctive double-summited profile, the Angletarn Pikes tower impressively high above the Patterdale valley. These twin rocky peaks arrest the attention of any observer, and they are no less imposing when approached up close, requiring a measure of rock scrambling—the difficulty of which can be tailored by one's choice of route—to conquer.

"The distinctive double summit of Angletarn Pikes is a familiar feature high above the Patterdale valley: the two sharp peaks arrest attention from a distance and are no less imposing on close acquaintance, being attainable only by rock scrambling; easy or difficult according to choice of route." — A. Wainwright

The pikes are situated on the edge of the ridge system that embraces Martindale, a complex network of valleys draining northward into Ullswater. Separated by a boggy depression, the northern peak serves as the true summit, while the southern top sits slightly lower. This southern outlier offers an unrivaled vantage point over Angle Tarn, which is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful tarns in the entirety of the Lake District.

The summit of Angletarn Pikes overlooking Brothers Water

From the summits, the vista is magnificent, stretching from the sweeping Helvellyn range in the west to the long, rolling spine of the Far Eastern Fells across the Martindale basin.

Trip Reports

Beda Fell, Angletarn Pikes & Place Fell06/09/2014

A Tour of Hayeswater11/01/2014

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