Steeple overlooking Ennerdale

Steeple

Height819m (2,687ft)

Prominence24m (79ft)

RegionWestern Fells

Climbed3 Times

"The unknown man who first named this fell was blessed with both inspiration and imagination. Few mountains given descriptive names have fared better. Steeple is a magnificent choice. Seen on a map, it commands the eye and quickens the pulse; seen in reality, it does the same." — A. Wainwright

Geographically, Steeple forms the dramatic northern projection of Scoat Fell, connected via a narrow, rocky arête known as Low Scoat Fell. Despite its modest 24 metres of prominence, its striking, spire-like profile and precipitous drops into the Ennerdale valley have earned it an unquestioned reputation as an independent peak.

Steeple's excellent summit

The summit itself is an airy, sharp apex of bare rock with scarcely enough space for a small stone cairn. The high point accommodates only a few walkers at a time, often requiring a wait to stand upon the topmost rock.

Perched high above Ennerdale Water, the top offers unrestricted views down the length of the lake, alongside impressive perspectives into the dark, craggy recesses of Mirk Cove and Mirklin Cove flanking the ridge below.

Trip Reports

Pillar Rock & the Mosedale Horseshoe19/04/2019

Red Pike, Scoat Fell, Steeple, Haycock & Caw Fell25/03/2017

A Tour of Ennerdale19/04/2015

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