Probably the toughest hike i have ever done scafell pike. On all sides, its flanks twist and turn in a seemingly illogical manor extending their influence all the way out to. Routes up scafell pike there are two main routes up scafell pike one starts at wasdale head, the other at seathwaite in borrowdale. Walk up scafell pike from wastwater wasdale route lake. Wasdalebrown tonguehollow stones wasdalethe corridor route borrowdaleesk hause eskdalegreat moss some of these could be mixed such as starting at borrowdale and joining the corridor route at sty head, or going up one route and down another. You may find that youre choice of route is somewhat dictated by where you are based. Scafell pike from borrowdale at borrowdale walking route. Climb the highest mountain in england on this spectacular walk in the lake district. Set off along the track southwards through the lovely old farmyard and out into the open valley, following the track alongside the river to the delightful stockley bridge os ref. This route involves a fair amount of scrambling but with some wonderful views of the langdale valley and a visit. Download free scafell massif gps walking route file.
Its a short, but steep slog as you reach scafell s summit in only around 3. The summit of scafell pike is very bouldery and has the potential more than the classic routes up the ben and snowden for a slip. The summit was donated to the national trust in 1919 by lord leconfield in perpetual memory of the men of the lake district who fell for god and king, for freedom, peace and right in the great war and is englands highest war memorial. Theres very little messing with the route as it sets off along lingmell beck, crossing it and then following it steeply uphill. It climbs a rough but steady route from sty head to lingmell col from where it is a simple climb up the summit screes to the top of scafell pike passing along the way through some of englands finest mountain scenery. In good weather you can see mountains in wales, ireland, scotland and the isle of man from the summit of scafell pike so try and go in on a clear day. Walks in the lake district scafell, scafell pike and. Wasdale head can only be accessed from the south, via gosforth and the a595 or broughtoninfurness.
Scafell from borrow le page 1 of 2 scafell pike from borrow le the main ri e of the scafell pike massif is travers e on its northwest flank by a spectacular path known as the corri r route. This is an activity for bringing the community together, to encourage our supporters to stay healthy and costs nothing to take part in. The scafell range includes the summits of great end, ill crag, scafell pike, lingmell and scafell. Lake district, cumbria other facts about scafell pike scafell pike is made of igneous rock. However, those seeking a quick up and down of scafell pike miss out on so much which is available to them nearby. Sca fell by lords rake, via foxes tarn and mickeldore to scafell pike, broad crag, ill grag, great end, down by esk hause and styhead tarn to wasdale head inn nb. Seathwaite and the surrounding area has the largest rainfall in england, and although it was not raining when i arrived, it clearly had tipped it down as the roads and paths could be mistaken for streams. It is an hour and a halfs drive from keswick to wasdale lakeland roads are not fast roads. Yet it is popular, not just with those on a national 3 peaks charity challenge but those who seek a fabled path called the corridor route. This file is a gps track recorded by a gps in the field. All the walking routes up scafell pike details scafell pike at 978m is the highest mountain in england, which also makes it the highest summit in the lake district and of the wainwright hills, and it can be climbed by any of a number of walking routes. The main ridge of the scafell pike massif is traversed on its northwest flank by a spectacular path known as the corridor route. We have a page dedicated to further information about the scafell pike s walking routes, which is a good place to start if you havent visited yet.
They pass lords rake and scafell without a thought and that is a shame. At 978m high scafell is the englands second highest mountain, exceeded only by its more crowded neighbour scafell pike. This walk starts in the picturesque eskdale valley then follows the old coffin route to the remote and enchanting burnmoor tarn before heading steeply uphill to scafell. Download the gpx file scafell pike via scafell route information. The highest body of standing water in england can also be found here broad crag tarn at about 820 metres above sea level 2,700 feet. From sty head, continue to corridor route to lnigmell col, and on to the peak of scafell pike. To climb to the summit the most direct way try the scafell pike from wasdale route. For a longer more challenging walk try the scafell pike from langdale route. Looking across to our route, we could make out bowfell quite easily, but then we had to get over or round another ridge in. This is to minimise the impact on the local community. The summit is covered with shattered rocks a boulder field, probably caused by the effects of weathering and frost action. The walk up scafell pike from waswater in the lake district climbs englands highest mountain via the direct spur of brown tongue. From the best routes to pubs and accommodation options, check out all the essential info on this walkers and scramblers delight in the heart of. Sca fell by lords rake, via foxes tarn and mickeldore to scafell pike, broad crag, ill grag, great end.
Scafell pike should not be confused with the nearby peak of sca fell, which is the secondhighest mountain in england 964 m and sometimes even seems taller than scafell pike. Walks in the lake district bowfell, esk pike, scafell. The left turn south west is the direct route back to wasdale head should you either not wish to visit piers gill or having seen some of it, you decide not to walk its length for the reasons given earlier. Scafell pike is climbed from all directions but the ascent by the brown tongue lingmell gill route has become the most popular due to the rise of the national three peaks challenge. Climbing scafell pike is a serious undertaking and should not be underestimated. At an elevation of 832m 2,731ft, broad crag tarn is the highest body of standing water in england. Scafell pike from seathwaite via the corridor route. The shakespeare hospice recognises the impact covid19 will have to many businesses and charities, we will now be operating in very. The route below is the shortest, most direct way to the summit. For the wasdale head route, park at the lake head car park, grid reference ny 182 074. From the east via grasmere, note that there is no shortcut by road across from wythburn, although there is a hiking track. Make sure you pack the correct equipment to ensure you have a safe visit.
All the walking routes up scafell pike lake district. Westwater at the foot of scafell pike is the deepest lake in england at 79 metres 258 feet. The peaks of the scafells are amongst the roughest and most spectacular in england, and include scafell pike itself highest in the nation. Scafell pike is the highest mountain in england, standing tall at 978 m above sea level. Looking back across to scafell pike and you could see the numbers growing, their outlines like penguins on a rock. Now it was time to head back for the car without retracing our steps. Planning and preparation are key whatever the season there could be high winds, rain, snow, extreme cold or poor visibility.
A line of cairns indicates our route right north easterly to piers gill. At 978m above sea level, scafell pike is the highest mountain in england. Scafell pike stands at a height of 978 metres 3,209 ft between eskdale and wasdale, at the northern end of wast water. Routes to scafell pike can be accessed from wasdale head to the west, or seathwaite to the north. Reaching scafell pike from borrowdale is one of the most popular routes up scafell pike, youll see why as you continue. Scafell pike consists of igneous rock dating from the ordovician. Deep in borrowdale, south of keswick, it may seem an unlikely starting point for a western lakes fell. A walk to scafell pike in the lake district, starting at seathwaite and ascending via the corridor route before returning via broad crag and esk hause. The path continues along ruddy gill, passing sprinkling tarn before rounding great end and ascending to scaffel pike from the eastern side. Its the route i would recommend to anyone walking up scafell pike for the first time and who has more time on their hands as it will take around 56 hours. This is a longer scafell pike route from seathwaite in borrowdale and is like to be quite than the popular quick route.
Its main ridge is a roller coaster of rocky summits and narrow cols buttressed by a multitude of towering crags and deeply indented gills. Download gpx file right click to save as scafell pike is the highest mountain in england at 977 m 3,210 ft. Whichever route you take, its a tough, steep hike which involves scrambling over hard terrain. Longer routes are available from langdale and eskdale. Scafell pike is the tallest mountain in england, and i began my ascent from the farm at seathwaite. Two usual routes are available for walking scafell pike, from wasdale head and seathwaite.
Descend scafell pike until you come to a crossroad of paths ny 210077. To the north east of scafell pike lies seathwaite, a small hamlet comprising of a few farm buildings and a camp site. The walk starts off from the wasdale campsite splitting off the popular wasdale path almost immediately and heading off up towards green how. Walk route map c111 scafell pike from wasdale head, wast water. You can combine your scafell pike walk as part of the three peaks challenge. The more popular approach via wasdale head also results in the shortest walk of around 8 km 5 miles in total. Wasdale is shortest and steepest, albeit on a good path.
Scafell pike from wasdale head free walking routes from. The summit plateau of scafell pike, and that of other neighbouring peaks, is covered with shattered rock debris which provides the highestaltitude example of a. Langle to scafell pike page 1 of 2 langdale to scafell pike the neat thing about scafell pike is it can be climbed from all the major valleys in the lake district. Scafell pike maps and routes three peaks challenge. Scafell pike walk useful information and best map routes. Probably the best marked way up, i usually go from brackenclose car park by campsite nt car park of if theres room park for free in laybye opp entrance to it, but need to be there early for that. Its proximity to esk hause, the hub of the central fells, makes this possible. Easy step by step guide to scafell pike from wasdale. This route involves a fair amount of scrambling but with some wonderful views of the langdale valley and a visit to angle tarn.
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