1 8.37km 908m

Scafell Pike

Summary

Wainwrights (1):

Scafell Pike

Distance:

8.37km

Elevation:

908m

Route

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Starting Location

Location

Wasdale Head

Postcode

CA20 1EX

Grid Ref

NY183074

Buses

    None

Estimated Time

A leisurely hiking pace finishes this walk in around 4 hours 40 mins

Walk Terrain

  • Sustained steep gradients

    Long stretches of steep uphill, sometimes with short scrambling sections

  • Partial path visibility

    Some sections may be unclear, and poor weather could make navigation tricky

  • Minimal exposure

    Little to no sense of exposure throughout the walk

These ratings are based on my own experience and are for guidance only.

Photos

Weather Forecast

Forecast for Scafell Pike Summit (978m)

Saturday 22 November

/
1°C
Light snow

Feels-like

-2°

Wind gusts

22kph

Chance of snow

53%

Visibility

<1km

Forecast provided by the Met Office under the Open Government Licence.

These routes are for guidance only. Always check the weather, wear appropriate clothing, and know your limits. See the safety page for the more advice before setting out.