Whiteless Pike near Crummock Water
Location:
Eastern side of Crummock Water
Grid Reference: NY 180 179 Northern Fells
Work was carried out in: 2003
Site description:
Whiteless Breast and Pike are used as a route to get to higher fells. The erosion is classed as severe due to the steep gradient of Whiteless Breast. Altitude of Whiteless Pike is 660m.
Geology
A steep outcrop of less resistant Skiddaw Slates.
Ecology:
Upland grass species with bracken encroachment on the lower slopes. Small amounts of heather on steep rocky slopes.
Level of use:
Moderate
Because of its proximity to Grasmoor and the popular Buttermere Valley.
Techniques used to fix the path:
Aggregate
Pitching - before and after
Landscaping - before and after
Landscaping and pitching - before and after
Who did the work?:
National Trust
Cost:
£40,500 plus volunteer labour contribution
Map
Whiteless Pike Case Study map (opens as PDF)
