In reply to Alpenglow:
Pillar is so much of a mid-summer place because of the long walk-in. Ideally, bivvy/lightweight camp nearby (there's a wonderful grassy spur/terrace jutting out over Ennerdale, down on the right just before you get to it from Wasdale) and stay for a couple of days. Also, absolute waste of time unless it's very good weather and has been dry for many days.
Post edited at 13:45