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Buckden Pike

Also known as: Ramsden Pike

Free admission

Buckden Pike — Named summit at 701.6 m.

Buckden Pike, mountains & hills in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Buckden Pike is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Ramsden Pike. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 701.6 m.". Coordinates: 54.2048°, -2.0619°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wharfedale SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Buckden Pike is a fell at the head of Wharfedale, a valley in the Yorkshire Dales, that stands above the village of Buckden, England. At 702 metres (2,303 ft), it narrowly misses out on being the highest peak in the area, the title instead going to nearby Great Whernside (704 metres). The summit is marked by a trig point.

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Background

Description

There are fine views from the summit. The most extensive are to the East and West. To the East is the ridge running from Little Whernside to the summit of Wharfedale's highest peak, Great Whernside. To the West are views into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, including mountains such as The Yorkshire Three Peaks, as well as closer peaks such as Firth Fell and Yockenthwaite Moor. To be found close to the summit is a large wooden pole, standing vertically; it has a number of large holes focused on different views - this used to be labelled with information cards but is no longer.

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Coordinates
54.2048, -2.0619
Address
Yorkshire Dales, England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buckden Pike?
Buckden Pike is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
Is Buckden Pike a protected site?
Yes — Buckden Pike is part of the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Buckden Pike free to visit?
Yes, Buckden Pike is free to enter.