The summit suffers erosion from the large number of walkers who climb Nethermost Pike. Between Ruthwaite and Nethermost Coves, Nethermost Pike sends out a fine rocky ridge. Geologically, Nethermost Pike belongs to the Borrowdale Volcanic Group. Because of its close proximity to the higher Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike receives fewer visitors. Nethermost Pike is a fell in Cumbria, England, and a part of the Lake District.