Birkhouse Moor has two summits. The true top is on the main ridge to Striding Edge, which is followed by a stone wall. A cairn has been built a little to the west, but the wall appears to cross the highest point.
There are two summits on Birkhouse Moor. The primary peak lies along the main ridge leading to Striding Edge, with a stone wall following it. A small cairn is situated just west of this area, though it appears that the wall intersects the highest point.