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Lake District
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Lake District
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Pillar -
Pillar is located in the western fells of the Lake District, between the valleys of Ennerdale to the north and Wasdale to the south. The area around Pillar provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Pillar holiday accommodation listed below.
Pillar tourist information and holiday accommodation around Pillar, the Lake District.
Pillar -
Grid Ref: NY 171 121
Maps: Explorer maps OL4, OS Landranger 89
Range: Western Fells
Stats: 2,927 ft, 892 m
Villages: Wasdale Head, Ennerdale Borrowdale, Langdale, Elterwater, Coniston
Fells: Scoat Fell, Steeple, Scafell Pike, Scafell, Great End, Great Gable, Pillar
Lakes: Wastwater, Ennerdale Water
View on Map: Pillar on a map
More info: Pillar Info
Ascents: Pillar
Nearest Bus Stop: Coniston
Nearest Train: Windermere
Pillar
Pillar is usually climbed from Wasdale Head, by far the nearest road access. The simplest route involves taking the Black Sail Pass, the main foot pass between Wasdale and Ennerdale, to its highest point (around 545 metres), then ascending the mountain's relatively gentle east ridge. Greater interest may be obtained by branching off the ridge (at c. 640 m) onto the "High Level Route", a narrow path which traverses around Pillar's northern crags before approaching the summit from the north, affording good views of Pillar Rock. For details on other ascents please see Pillar on Wikipedia.
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Featured Holiday Accommodation near Pillar
Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Pillar area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Wasdale Head, Wastwater, Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, Eskdale, Eskdale Green, Holmrook and Ravenglass.
Chapel Field cottage is a four star self catering cottage in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. It sleeps 3 in one double and one single bedroom. It is close to Rosthwaite, has a beautiful garden and makes the perfect base for exploring the valley. More information on Chapel Field Cottage, Borrowdale.
