What is the nearest town to Scafell Pike?

Keswick
Keswick. One of the bigger towns in the area, Keswick is situated 8 miles away from the start of the Scafell Pike walk at Seathwaite – about 40 minutes bus ride from Seatoller. It will take about 25 minutes by car. Wasdale is nearly 39 miles away, and will take an hour to get there.

What map is Scafell Pike on?

While Scafell Pike has several paths, most Three Peaks Challengers will begin at Wasdale Head, to the North of Wast Water. Paths on Scafell Pike are marked on the OS Explorer OL 6 map, South Western Lakes (at the Three Peaks Shop).

Which is the best route for Scafell Pike?

The easiest route to Scafell Pike is the direct line via Brown Tongue from Wasdale. This route whilst popular with people who just want to bag the summit only really scratches the surface of what’s on offer. A better choice is to indulge in a longer approach that explores all the nuances of this great mountain range.

Where is Scafell Pike in the Lake District?

It is located in the Lake District National Park, in Cumbria, and is part of the Southern Fells . Scafell Pike is one of a horseshoe of high fells, open to the south, surrounding the head of Eskdale, Cumbria. It stands on the western side of the cirque, with Scafell to the south and Great End to the north.

How tall is the highest point of Scafell Pike?

The actual height of Scafell Pike is a matter of definition or guesswork. The highest point is buried beneath a massive summit cairn over 3 metres high and it is not known how high the fabric of the mountain rises under the cairn. Traditionally the height was given as a very memorable 3210 feet or 978.4 metres.

Where does the name Scafell Pike come from?

An alternative derivation is from the Old Norse “skagi”, meaning a cape, headland, promontory or peninsula – so giving an etymology that aligns with Skaw in Shetland. It originally referred to Scafell, which neighbours Scafell Pike.

Where is the maquaco line on Scafell Pike?

The Maquaco-line (Marilyn Qualification contour line 150 metres below the summit) passes either side lower than Mickledore col and right round and enclosing Scafell. However Scafell is a HuMP summit as its HumQuaCo-line (Hundred metre qualification contour line) completes across Broad Stand above the Mickledore col.