Route Information for Scafell Pike and Sca Fell

The total ascent is 1120 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 9.51km route.

Number Description OS Grid Park in Wasdale on car park near camp site. NY18260749 1 Follow bridleway S past Brackenclose to start of ascent path. NY18410705 2 Ascend ESE by path onto Green How NY19270644 3 Ascend on path to summit of Sca Fell (3000ft+) NY20690645 4 Descend broad ridge NNE to col NY20760666 5 Turn right and descend SE down scree to tiny Fox’s Tarn. NY20920647 6 Follow stream from tarn NE down stony gully and join path from Eskdale. NY21190661 7 Ascend NW up steep stony path bearing right (N) to join path from Mickledore. NY21090702 8 Ascend NE up easier slope to summit of Scafell Pike (3000ft+) NY21540722 9 Descend NW turning N until path divides, then take left path(W). NY21110768 10 Descend path WSW to cairned junction NY20210732 11 Continue descent W and cross to N side of stream NY19540742 12 Descend path by Lingmell Gill to Brackenclose. NY18410722 13 Rejoin bridleway and return to start. NY18260749

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