Route Information for
Scafell Pike and Sca Fell
The total ascent is 1120 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 9.51km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Park in Wasdale on car park near camp site.NY18260749
1Follow bridleway S past Brackenclose to start of ascent path.NY18410705
2Ascend ESE by path onto Green HowNY19270644
3Ascend on path to summit of Sca Fell (3000ft+) NY20690645
4Descend broad ridge NNE to colNY20760666
5Turn right and descend SE down scree to tiny Fox’s Tarn.NY20920647
6Follow stream from tarn NE down stony gully and join path from Eskdale.NY21190661
7Ascend NW up steep stony path bearing right (N) to join path from Mickledore.NY21090702
8Ascend NE up easier slope to summit of Scafell Pike (3000ft+) NY21540722
9Descend NW turning N until path divides, then take left path(W).NY21110768
10Descend path WSW to cairned junctionNY20210732
11Continue descent W and cross to N side of streamNY19540742
12Descend path by Lingmell Gill to Brackenclose.NY18410722
13Rejoin bridleway and return to start.NY18260749
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