Carl Side is a grassy shoulder on the south-west side of Skiddaw, topped by a loose pile of rocks. In the col just below it lies Carlside Tarn, the only pool of water at any height in the Skiddaw group, and it's so shallow it often dries out in summer. The view south runs straight down Derwentwater, and a striking patch of white stones marks the southern spur lower down.
New to the Wainwrights?Read our guide: What Are The Wainwrights?Loose pile of rocks
Skiddaw Group mudstone and siltstone; grassy plateau with shattered crags north and scree towards Skiddaw.
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Also on this route: Skiddaw, Long Side, Ullock Pike, Dodd
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
