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The northern flank falls at a shallow gradient over grass to the high gathering grounds of
Randale. In contrast, the southern side of the ridge drops over crag and scree to Riggindale, 1,500 feet (460 m) below. The difference in slopes gives Kidsty Pike its appeal when viewed from Haweswater, or
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Two valleys run up westwards from
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166:Location in Lake District, UK
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97:Coordinates
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21:Kidsty Pike
641:Categories
582:Sour Howes
552:Place Fell
507:High Raise
325:References
275:Topography
263:Wainwright
107:54°30′20″N
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56:Prominence
592:Tarn Crag
562:Rest Dodd
532:The Knott
487:Grey Crag
482:Gray Crag
462:Branstree
452:Beda Fell
135:Geography
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