From the west, Nethermost Pike is only a stony swelling on the main Helvellyn ridge; it earns the name 'pike' from the east, where a rocky ridge drops between Nethermost and Ruthwaite Coves to Eagle Crag above Grisedale. Nethermost Cove holds some of England's best arctic-alpine plant life, including about a third of the country's downy willow, and Eagle Crag Mine once worked lead and zinc below. The flat summit is scattered with stones and several small cairns.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Also on this route: Catstycam, Dollywaggon Pike

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.

Nearby Wainwrights

Helvellyn949.8 m
0.9 km NDollywaggon Pike858.5 m
1.2 km SCatstycam889.6 m
1.7 km NWhite Side863.2 m
2.5 km NBirkhouse Moor717.6 m
2.6 km NESt Sunday Crag841.2 m
2.7 km E