6.3 km
Total Distance
854 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

From the green at Wasdale Head the path follows Mosedale to Black Sail Pass, the main foot pass between Wasdale and Ennerdale, then climbs Pillar's gentle east ridge over Looking Stead. The summit reaches 892 m, the eighth highest in the Lake District. The fell is named after Pillar Rock on its Ennerdale face, regarded as the birthplace of rock climbing in the district.

Route Map

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes