Geographically the fell is located on the southern ridge of Stickle Pike and is located between the lower Duddon Valley (west) and the valley of Dunnerdale Beck (east). A "stickle" is a hill with a prominent rocky top.
The area in question is located on the south side of Stickle Pike, situated between the Duddon Valley to the west and the Dunnerdale Beck valley to the east.  A "stickle" is a type of hill known for its steep, rocky peak.