Scafell pike from borrowdale at borrowdale walking route. Find all the transport options for your trip from liverpool to scafell pike right here. Go through the kissing gate just above where the two paths join, continuing on the path beyond. 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. There is so much to enjoy including stockley beck, stockley bridge, taylor gill force, styhead tarn, lingmell, pulpit rock, lords rake, the views to wast water, scafell, foxes tarn, mickledore, broad stand, scafell pike itself, the waterfalls, broad crag, great end, esk hause and the walk back to seathwaite which. The path continues along ruddy gill, passing sprinkling tarn before rounding great end and ascending to scaffel pike from the eastern side. Walks in the lake district scafell and scafell pike from. The summit plateau of scafell pike can be challenging, especially in the mist, rain and wind that is the usual weather for here. They pass lords rake and scafell without a thought and. Its height of 964 metres 3,162 ft makes it the secondhighest mountain in england after its neighbour scafell pike, from which it. Scafell pike is the highest mountain in england and is situated to the west of the english lake district which, as a national park, occupies most of the county of cumbria. Scafell pike from wasdale head free walking routes from.
Its height of 964 metres 3,162 ft makes it the secondhighest mountain in england after scafell pike, from which it. Scafell pike, the highest mountain in england and probably the most popular mountain in the lake district can be climbed relatively easily from any of four valleys, langdale, borrowdale, wasdale and eskdale with the ascents from wasdale and borrowdale being the most popular routes. It is located in the lake district national park, in cumbria. It has numerous fantastic routes to its infamous summit platform, from which breathtaking views can be had. Scafell pike is the highest mountain in england, standing at an impressive 978m above sea level. While thats a bit crazy it is fun to do on a long weekend. Media in category scafell pike the following 156 files are in this category, out of 156 total. Walk up scafell pike the online guidebook to scafell pike. The path becomes indistinct half way up and the scafell pike from wasdale read more. Download the gpx file scafell pike via scafell route information.
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. Free lake district walk scafell pike from seathwaite via. Scafell pike, at 978 metres, is englands highest mountain and war memorial, cared for by the national trust as a result of a gift after the war. A guide to all scafell pike s routes to help you make the right choice according to your ability. 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. From the parking, walk through the farm, over stockley bridge, to styhead gill. The more popular approach via wasdale head also results in the shortest walk of around 8 km 5 miles in total. Rome2rio makes travelling from leicester to scafell pike easy. Make sure you pack the correct equipment to ensure you have a safe visit. The walk starts off from the wasdale campsite splitting off the popular wasdale path almost immediately and heading off up towards green how. Scafell pike, or the pike as many like to refer to it is a great day out for experienced walkers and nonwalkers with ambitious targets too. Scafell pike the easy way walklakes lake district walk. 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 itfree guides to every walking route up scafell pike, the highest mountain in england and the lake district.
Scafell pike maps and routes three peaks challenge. At 978m above sea level, scafell pike is the highest mountain in england. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Scafell was once thought to be the highest mountain, with the remaining hills merely the pikes of scafell. There are many scafell pike routes with endless variations for climbing this wonderful mountain, and here we aim to provide a detailed summary of three of the most popular and easily accessible options scafell pike from borrowdale, scafell pike from. Information about a selection of popular scafell pike routes, with pictures and advice to help you on your ascent of the great mountain. 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. The main ridge of the scafell pike massif is traversed on its northwest flank by a spectacular path known as the corridor route. Rome2rio makes travelling from liverpool to scafell pike easy. Descend scafell pike until you come to a crossroad of paths ny 210077. Its a short, but steep slog as you reach scafell s summit in only around 3. 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 lakeland, in this not so mini guide. This file is a gps track recorded by a gps in the field. From sty head, continue to corridor route to lnigmell col, and on to the peak of scafell pike.
A line of cairns indicates our route right north easterly to piers gill. Find all the transport options for your trip from leicester to scafell pike right here. Scafell pike is the highest peak in england and part of the three peak challenge. A wall of rock standing across the ridge of mickledore from scafell pike makes an impossible obstacle for the walker. Scafell pike is the highest mountain in england, at an elevation of 978 metres above sea level. 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. Scafell pike via scafell the walkers route walk up. There are a number of routes up scafell pike, but you make me slightly nervous when you say youve not visited the lake district before.
Scafell pike from seathwaite via corridor route introduction to walk 1114. 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. Routes up scafell pike there are two main routes up scafell pike one starts at wasdale head, the other at seathwaite in borrowdale. There is, however, a slight problem trying to walk between them in the shape of broad stand. Guided walks up scafell pike i lakeland mountain guides. Liverpool to scafell pike 4 ways to travel via train.
Routes to scafell pike can be accessed from wasdale head to the west, or seathwaite to the north. I find this route to the highest point in england very special. Make sure you pack the correct equipment to ensure you have a. Nat park lake district lake district southern fells. There are many scafell pike routes with endless variations for climbing this wonderful mountain, and here we aim to provide a detailed summary of three of the most popular and easily accessible options scafell pike from borrowdale, scafell pike. Scafell pike is englands highest mountain and this lake district walk from seathwaite is the most scenic. A guide to all scafell pikes routes to help you make the right choice according to your ability. For the wasdale head route, park at the lake head car park, grid reference ny 182 074. To climb to the summit the most direct way try the scafell pike from wasdale route. Scafell pike is 3,281ft and is englands highest mountain,the distance is. This walk up scafell from wasdale allows the walker to cover both scafell and scafell pike in one trip whilst avoiding the climb on broad stand.
Two usual routes are available for walking scafell pike, from wasdale head and seathwaite. Scafell pike stands at 978m tall, and with that it is the highest mountain in england. Lakes big 4 part 1 of 2 phil newby scafell from seathwaite brucie mosedaleeskdale round phil newby 702 scafell pike tomrobson 20090612 ajdicks wasdale horseshoe phil newby 150723 scafell pike tomrobson ew002. However, those seeking a quick up and down of scafell pike miss out on so much which is available to them nearby. Wasdale head can only be accessed from the south, via gosforth and the a595 or broughtoninfurness. While it may be the most popular and straightforward route up scafell pike, that doesnt make it an easy walk up scafell pike. From the old dungeon ghyll hotel, the route proceeds up alongside rossett gill which perhaps has a more fearsome reputation than it deserves, past angle tarn, and then onto esk hause before joining a rocky path to the summit.
Reaching its rocky summit and seeing the magical panorama of the beautiful lakeland fells unfold before you in all directions is an incredible feeling, whatever your level of. Although very challenging it is probably the easiest route up scafell pike. Leicester to scafell pike 5 ways to travel via train. You may find that youre choice of route is somewhat dictated by where you are based. I decided to start my climb to scafell pike from wasdale head car park. What are the best walking routes to scafell pike with maps. Walk up scafell pike from wastwater wasdale route lake. Scafell pike is the highest mountain in england at 978m high and is one of the mountains climbed on the three peaks challenge walk. Scafell pike stands at a height of 978 metres 3,209 ft between eskdale and wasdale, at the northern end of wast water. The peaks of the scafells are amongst the roughest and most spectacular in england, and include scafell pike itself highest in the nation.
Climb scafell pike guided walk, charity challenge or. In 200m 220 yards at the confluence of two tributaries turn right to cross the beck and continue on the stone pitched path along the side of brown tongue the old path climbed the tongue but caused erosion problems, use the easy new path nearing the end of the tongue at the cairn. Hi all its been a very long time since i walked to scafell pike only done it once and i fancy doing it again to take some friends to englands highest mountain. A brilliant walk up the highest mountain in england, scafell pike, from. Scafell has everything you want from a big mountain with high summit views, exciting scrambling ascents and beautiful enchanting valleys on the way. This is to minimise the impact on the local community. This is the most popular route from wasdale head, but dont let that make you complacent. Click the pdf logo above to give a printable version of this walk. Longer routes are available from langdale and eskdale. Walks in the lake district scafell, scafell pike and. Even though many of the photographs taken from the summit of scafell pike.
Thousands of people enjoy scafell pike each year with fix the fells working year round to manage footpaths and. It is an hour and a halfs drive from keswick to wasdale lakeland roads are not fast roads. Before commencing your walk, the best scafell pike map to plan your route with is. A long walk over rough ground but probably the best way to see the best of scafell pike. Scafell pike walk route gps cycle routes and walking routes. From the east via grasmere, note that there is no shortcut by road across from wythburn, although there is a hiking track. We have a page dedicated to further information about the scafell pikes walking routes, which is a good place to start if you havent visited yet. There is little water available above lingmell gill without descending off route. Scafell pike is the highest mountain in england at 977 m 3,210 ft. However it is essential that they were proper walking boots, have waterproofs with them, look at the forecast before they start and postpone if there is going to be fog, heavy rain or high winds.
Climb the highest mountain in england on this spectacular walk in the lake district. The route below is the shortest, most direct way to the summit. 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. You can combine your scafell pike walk as part of the three peaks challenge. While scafell pike has several paths, most three peaks challengers will begin at wasdale head, to the north of wast water. Both routes can be seen below, with seathwaite in the north, and wasdale head in the west. On the map scafell and scafell pike are just a stones throw apart. 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. Scafell pike can be climbed by anyone who is moderately fit. Scafell pike stands at a height of 978 metres 3,209 ft between eskdale and. At 978m high scafell is the englands second highest mountain, exceeded only by its more crowded neighbour scafell pike. The walk to scafell pike the path ways are easy enough to follow provided you just keep an eye on the map, and some web sites even provide a picture looking toward scafell pike and scafell with the route drawn on and little arrows telling you what everything is. Buy walk in adobepdf format to print or for your phone or tablet. All the walking routes up scafell pike lake district.