A warm and wonderful day climbing Scafell Pike from Seathwaite today.
I met the group at a very busy Seathwaite Farm at 9am, and the sun was already beaming down on us. We made our way to the Stockley Bridge before climbing by Taylorgill Force to Styhead Pass. By the time we had gotten to the pass we had a real sweat on, and it was only just after 10am, we were in for a warm one!
We joined the Corridor route which guided us up to Lingmell Col where we were ready to start our final ascent to the summit. We took this nice and slowly due to the heat but soon enough we were on the summit plateau, followed by the summit. The summit was busy so we find a nice spot just out of the wind to enjoy the excellent views and a bite to eat.
After lunch we descended to Broad Crag Col and then climbed over Broad Crag. It seemed like most people we now making there way up to the summit of Scafell Pike as we passed dozens of other walkers. We continued over Ill Crag and down by Calf Cove before joining the top of Grains Gill.
Our final descent back to the farm was enjoyable as we enjoyed some of the afternoon heat. A great day to be out, let alone on the great Scafell Pike.
