Selside Pike

Selside Pike

Height655m (2,149ft)

Prominence36m (118ft)

RegionFar Eastern Fells

Climbed1 Time

Selside Pike stands between the valleys of Mardale and Swindale, tucked away on the eastern fringe of the district. It commands the head of the shy, beautiful valley of Swindale, with the upper reaches of the valley locally known as Mosedale.

"One of the lesser known fells is Selside Pike on the eastern fringe of the district, commanding the head of the shy and beautiful little valley of Swindale. Its neglect is scarcely merited, for although the summit is a dull grass mound, the fell has a rugged eastern face that closes the valley in dramatic fashion." — A. Wainwright

The upper regions of the fell are defined by smooth, rolling grassy slopes, giving the top a classic dome-like appearance from most angles. By contrast, the lower western slopes that fall away toward the shores of Haweswater are significantly steeper, marked by rugged tongues of scree. While the views of the central Lakeland peaks are largely confined to the head of Mardale, the prospect looking eastward across the Shap fells and toward the Pennines is open, clear, and expansive.

A large wind shelter can be found on Selside Pike

Trip Reports

Grey Crag, Tarn Crag, Branstree & Selside Pike03/04/2015

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