 The direct ascent of Red Pike from Buttermere is very popular and the ridge walk from Red Pike to Haystacks is regarded as one of the finest in the area, with excellent views of the Scafells, Great Gable and Pillar.The fell can be confused with Red Pike (Wasdale), which is only three miles away but cannot be seen from the summit.Alfred Wainwright in his guidebook "The Western Fells" comments that the Wasdale Red Pike might be higher but is less suited to the name.