Angletarn Pikes [Angletarn Pikes North Top]

Angletarn Pikes

Angletarn Pikes rises above Angle Tarn in the Lake District’s Far Eastern Fells. Its two rocky tops give the fell a distinctive outline, with the higher North Top reaching 566 metres. The South Top is a separate neighbouring summit, not another name for the same high point.

The setting is a large part of the attraction: open fell, little rocky ridges and the tarn tucked into the ground below. In clear weather, the Helvellyn range stretches across the valley to the west, while the High Street fells fill the southern skyline.

Ways up

Boredale Hause is a useful approach from the Patterdale side. An established ascent from Bridgend crosses Goldrill Beck, joins the Rooking–Hartsop lane and climbs towards the hause. From there, paths continue south towards the pikes and Angle Tarn. The higher path passes below the twin tops, with a short final climb needed to reach the summit rather than simply continuing to the tarn.

For a longer circuit, walkers can approach from Hartsop and combine Angletarn Pikes with Brock Crags. Other circuits include the shores of Angle Tarn and the Hayeswater valley. These are different outings with different distances and amounts of climbing; choose a complete route before setting off rather than treating an ascent description as a round trip.

Underfoot and on the tops

Expect grassy fell paths, rough rocky sections and wet or boggy ground. The final steps onto the tops require care, especially when the rock is wet. Boredale Hause has several paths meeting across a broad area, and mist can make it harder to pick the intended line.

Carry a map and the equipment for an exposed fell walk, check the mountain forecast and allow time for the terrain. Follow signed access through the valley, leave gates as found and give livestock space. Check current parking arrangements at your chosen starting point; this is a hill walk, not a surfaced trail around the tarn.