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Dufton Pike
481m (1579ft)

The North Pennines, Cumbria, England


Record Dufton Pike as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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81st highest in England,
1025th highest in Great Britain

You can find Dufton Pike & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

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1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

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Dufton Pike on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Map:

See Dufton Pike and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Map:


You can walk to the top of Dufton Pike by using either of these 2 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c488 Dufton Pike from Dufton

Lovely views without the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 4.75ml (7.5km)
Ascent:1,139ft (347m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 4 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c445 Dufton Pike, Backstone Edge and High Cup Nick from Dufton

Englands Grand Canyon - truly spectacular

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12.75ml (20.5km)
Ascent:2,819ft (859m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Dufton Pike Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Dufton Pike

Martyn Howarth walked up Dufton Pike on February 14th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Dufton village following Pennine Way to Halsteads, then up the Pike from the North West. Headed down South East side & then followed bridleway back to village. [with] Angela Howarth, Matilda Howarth, Archie Howarth & Barnaby Howarth. Bill Howarth & Sue Leach. [weather] Had been very wet in days preceding, but stayed dry throughout the walk. Wet under foot until we got to Halsteads, but then much drier. Windy on exposed ride of the Pike itself. - Post office tea shop in Dufton not open until Easter, to headed to Cranstons in Penrith for refreshments & a bit of shopping!

Christine Shepherd climbed Dufton Pike on June 1st, 2019 [from/via/route] Walked from Dufton using walk c445 [with] With my daughter Rebecca [weather] Dull but clear for this fell. Conditions got a lot worse later in the day. - A few false summits but a straightforward climb.

Libby Welbourn bagged Dufton Pike on April 26th, 2017 [with] James and rosie

Pam Joy hiked Dufton Pike on May 5th, 2014 [from/via/route] Dufton [with] David, paddy the lurcher and Bella the greyhound [weather] Bit hazy - The initial part of the route was blocked by inquisitive cattle & me & paddy don't do cattle so we backtracked & went up the steeper route.

Lee Senior summited Dufton Pike during 2012 [from/via/route] Dufton village

Leona Skelton conquered Dufton Pike during March, 2009 [from/via/route] Dufton [weather] Nice

Mark Davidson has walked, climbed & bagged Dufton Pike.

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Dufton Pike

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Dufton Pike

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell from Dufton Pike

Photo: Mark Kissipie (32)

Dufton with Dufton Pike beyond

Dufton with Dufton Pike beyond

Photo: Mark Kissipie (24)

Dufton Pike and Knock Pike (right)

Dufton Pike and Knock Pike (right)

Photo: Mike Knipe (125)

The view from Dufton Pike summit

The view from Dufton Pike summit

Photo: Christine Shepherd (807)

Murton Pike from Dufton Pike

Murton Pike from Dufton Pike

Photo: Mark Kissipie (31)

The Eden Valley from Dufton Pike

The Eden Valley from Dufton Pike

Photo: Mark Kissipie (29)

Backstone Edge and Brownber Hill from near Dufton Pike

Backstone Edge and Brownber Hill from near Dufton Pike

Photo: David Elliott (35)

Brownber Hill (left), Threlkeld Side and Bluethwaite Hill (right) from Dufton Pike

Brownber Hill (left), Threlkeld Side and Bluethwaite Hill (right) from Dufton Pike

Photo: Mark Kissipie (33)

Dufton Pike from Threlkeld Side

Dufton Pike from Threlkeld Side

Photo: Jim Thorpe (8)

Me on Dufton Pike summit

Me on Dufton Pike summit

Photo: Christine Shepherd (806)

Dufton Pike from Threlkeld Side

Dufton Pike from Threlkeld Side

Photo: Jim Thorpe (7)

Dufton Pike taken from the top of Knock Pike

Dufton Pike taken from the top of Knock Pike

Photo: Christine Shepherd (379)

The Eden Valley bathed in winter sunshine from Dufton Pike

The Eden Valley bathed in winter sunshine from Dufton Pike

Photo: Mark Kissipie (30)

Dufton Pike from Brownber Hill

Dufton Pike from Brownber Hill

Photo: Mark Kissipie (42)

Dufton Pike from Dufton

Dufton Pike from Dufton

Photo: Mark Kissipie (26)

Brownber Hill (left), Threlkeld Side and Bluethwaite Hill (right) from the lower slopes of Dufton Pike

Brownber Hill (left), Threlkeld Side and Bluethwaite Hill (right) from the lower slopes of Dufton Pike

Photo: Mark Kissipie (34)


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