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Escape 2
Lake District
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Lake District
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Scafell Pike and Scafell are separated by the pass of Mickledore. As well as being the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike is also considered one of the most difficult of climbs in the Lake District. As A Waingwright says (Book 4 – A pictorial Guide to the Lakes) “here is a mountain without doubt, and a mountain that is, moreover, every inch a mountain. Roughness and ruggedness are the necessary attributes and the Pike has these in greater measure than any other high ground in the country – which is just as it should be for there is no higher ground than this”.
Scafell Pike information and holiday accommodation around Scafell and Scafell Pike, the Lake District.
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Grid Ref: NY 215 072 (Scafell Pike)
Maps: Explorer maps OL6, OS Landranger 89,90
Range: Southern Fells
Stats: 3210 ft, 978 m (Scafell Pike) 3162 ft, 964 m (Scafell)
Villages: Wasdale Head, Borrowdale, Langdale, Elterwater, Coniston
Fells: Scafell Pike, Scafell, Great End, Great Gable, Bow Fell, Crinkle Crags, Pillar
Lakes: Wastwater
View on Map: Scafell Pike on a map
More info: Scafell Pike Info
Ascents: Scafell Pike
Nearest Bus Stop: Windermere
Nearest Train: Windermere
Scafell Pike and Scafell
Ascents Scafell Pike and Scafell
As England's largest peak and with stunning views to be seen over Wastwater (recently voted “Britain’s Favourite View” in a 2007 TV series) this is a very popular climb.
The gentlest ascents are those from the Borrowdale side of the peak and from Wasdale Head on the western side.
The land was donated to the National Trust in 1920 by Lord Leconfield in memory of the men of the Lake District "who fell for God and King, for freedom, peace and right in the Great War".
The area around Scafell Pike and Scafell provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Scafell Pike and Scafell holiday accommodation links above.
Ascent of Scafell Pike and Scafell:
Sca Fell -
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For details on other ascents please see Scafell Pike on Wikipedia and Sca fell on Wikipedia
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Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Scafell area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Wasdale Head, Wastwater, Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, Eskdale, Eskdale Green, Holmrook and Ravenglass.
Borrowdale, Keswick, and Ambleside.