White Pike

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

White Pike

Path towards Buck Pike
Path towards Buck Pike Credit: Steven Brown

White Pike is a prominent hill located in Lancashire County, England. Standing at an elevation of 469 meters (1,539 feet), it is considered one of the highest hills in the region. The hill is situated within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a designated protected area known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity.

White Pike offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling green hills, picturesque valleys, and quaint rural villages that dot the landscape. Its summit provides an ideal vantage point for photography enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers, who are attracted to its natural beauty and tranquility.

The hill is easily accessible via several footpaths and trails that wind through the Forest of Bowland. These paths offer visitors the opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna that call the hill their home. The area is particularly renowned for its birdlife, with species such as peregrine falcons, buzzards, and curlews frequently spotted soaring above the hill.

White Pike also holds historical significance. The remains of an ancient hillfort can be found at its summit, believed to date back to the Iron Age. These archaeological features contribute to the hill's allure and offer visitors a glimpse into the area's rich past.

Overall, White Pike is a captivating destination that combines natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical significance. Whether it be for a leisurely stroll, a challenging hike, or simply to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature, White Pike is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Lancashire's outdoor offerings.

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White Pike Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.350061/-3.1568783 or Grid Reference SD2495. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path towards Buck Pike
Path towards Buck Pike
Path near Walna Scar
Path near Walna Scar
Walna Scar Road
Walna Scar Road
Green Pikes Green Pikes hardly appears prominent from close up, certainly compared to nearby Caw and Pikes.  Yet it is sufficiently noticeable when viewed from some directions to merit its own name. In the background is the upper Duddon valley, with Harter Fell on the left.
Green Pikes
Green Pikes hardly appears prominent from close up, certainly compared to nearby Caw and Pikes. Yet it is sufficiently noticeable when viewed from some directions to merit its own name. In the background is the upper Duddon valley, with Harter Fell on the left.
Broughton Moor Quarry
Broughton Moor Quarry
Weather shelter on the Walna Scar Road
Weather shelter on the Walna Scar Road
White Pike Summit White Pike summit looking in the distance to Caw
White Pike Summit
White Pike summit looking in the distance to Caw
Summit of White Maiden Summit of White Maiden looking to in the distance Walna Scar and The Old Man of Coniston
Summit of White Maiden
Summit of White Maiden looking to in the distance Walna Scar and The Old Man of Coniston
Near Postlethwaite Allotment Clear felled area, rough underfoot. White Maiden on the far horizon
Near Postlethwaite Allotment
Clear felled area, rough underfoot. White Maiden on the far horizon
Leaving the Forest A thin path heads for the public footpath above The Lickle. Caw in shot.
Leaving the Forest
A thin path heads for the public footpath above The Lickle. Caw in shot.
Natty Bridge Footbridge over Yewery  Sike which soon enters The Lickle
Natty Bridge
Footbridge over Yewery Sike which soon enters The Lickle
Quarry, Walna Scar Dow Crag in view
Quarry, Walna Scar
Dow Crag in view
Ruin Under White Pike Possibly an old quarryman's hut
Ruin Under White Pike
Possibly an old quarryman's hut
Ruin Under White Pike The old building has had a temporary addition. The mini tarp helped keep the wind out whilst cooking on an overnight backpack.
Ruin Under White Pike
The old building has had a temporary addition. The mini tarp helped keep the wind out whilst cooking on an overnight backpack.
Camp Kitchen The old ruin put to good use on a breezy evening
Camp Kitchen
The old ruin put to good use on a breezy evening
Tent, White Pike A breezy spot but the nearby ruin provided a remarkably comfortable shelter
Tent, White Pike
A breezy spot but the nearby ruin provided a remarkably comfortable shelter
Tent, White Pike Nallo 2
Tent, White Pike
Nallo 2
Ruin, White Pike Looking down the Lickle Valley from above the ruin
Ruin, White Pike
Looking down the Lickle Valley from above the ruin
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White Pike is located at Grid Ref: SD2495 (Lat: 54.350061, Lng: -3.1568783)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.350061,-3.1568783
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.3519728/-3.1627796
Walna Scar Slate Mines
Abandoned: yes
Access: permissive
Man Made: adit
Lat/Long: 54.3539592/-3.1588529
Direction: 130
Man Made: adit
Lat/Long: 54.3526533/-3.1598222
White Pike
Ele: 598
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 54.3499886/-3.156374
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