Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height762 m2,500 ft
Grid RefNY 20991 05014
OS MapOL6OS Explorer
BookSouthern FellsBook 4
Slight Side is the rocky tor at the southern tip of the Scafell massif, and from Eskdale it looks like a neat peak in its own right. A small cairn sits on the tor, and the last bit to it is a short scramble. The Norse name is thought to mean 'the shieling with the level pastures', and the best view is west towards the sea.
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Small cairn on rocky tor
Rock & Ground
Craggy volcanic tor, steep on three sides, with a ridge running north to Scafell.
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Our Route
Distance6.5 mi10.5 km
Ascent1,100 m3,610 ft
Time4h 25mwalking
Start & FinishLake Head Car ParkNY 1823 0745 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Scafell
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.
