Cold Pike is a 700m (2297ft) fell in Cumberland/Westmorland and Furness classified as a Wainwright, one of 214 Lake District fells. Check today's Cold Pike summit weather including wind speed, temperature, rain risk and cloud cover before heading out. Weather on the Lake District fells can change quickly at this altitude.
Geology: The bedrock here is Lake District Ordovician Minor Intrusion Suite — Microgabbro — a dark, coarse-grained igneous rock formed deep in the Earth's crust. Age: Ordovician Period.
Planning to walk Cold Pike? Our summit weather forecast shows live conditions at 700m including wind speed, wind chill, temperature, freezing level, cloud base and rain risk. The forecast updates hourly using data from 7 weather models blended into the HILLANDGLEN ensemble — accuracy-weighted so the best-performing models have the most influence.
Key conditions to check before climbing Cold Pike: wind chill (the real temperature you'll feel on exposed ridges), freezing level (whether ice and snow are likely on the summit), cloud base (whether you'll have visibility at 700m), and wind gusts (which can be significantly stronger on fell tops than in the valley below).
Cold Pike weather can change quickly at 700m. Valley conditions often differ from the summit — our forecast applies lapse rate adjustments to give you the actual temperature and wind at the top, not the nearest town. Check the 14-day outlook to find the best day to walk Cold Pike.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Cold Pike?
Cold Pike is 700 metres (2297 feet) above sea level. It is classified as a Wainwright in the Lake District.
What is the weather like on Cold Pike?
At 700m, conditions on Cold Pike are noticeably different from the valley floor. Expect temperatures 4-6°C colder at the summit, stronger winds on exposed sections, and cloud that can sit on the tops. Check the live summit forecast on hillandglen.com for wind chill, rain risk and visibility before your walk.
Is Cold Pike a difficult walk?
Cold Pike at 700m is a moderate fell walk. The main challenges are weather-related: wind, rain and poor visibility can make navigation harder. Check the summit forecast before setting out and carry waterproofs, warm layers and a map.
What is a Wainwright?
A Wainwright is one of the 214 fells in the English Lake District described by Alfred Wainwright in his seven-volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, published between 1955 and 1966. Completing all 214 is a popular walking challenge.
When is the best time to walk Cold Pike?
The best months for walking Cold Pike are typically May to September, when days are longest and weather is generally drier. Summer offers the best visibility and warmest conditions. Autumn (October-November) brings beautiful colours but shorter days. Autumn can also be excellent with clearer skies and golden light.
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