The Lake District Walker
Guided Walks in the English Lake District


Scafell Pike

Wednesday 14th July 2010 - Scafell Pike

£20.00

Difficulty   Hard
Distance   14km / 9 miles
Time (Approx.)   7 Hours
Start / Finish point(s)   Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale Valley, near Keswick
Postcode of start point   CA12 5XJ
Start Time   10am
Price   £20 per adult.
£10 per child (16 and under, maximum 2 children per adult)
     
To Book   See bottom of page

Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England and by far our most popular route.

We probably climb Scafell Pike more than almost anyone else (John climbed it 72 times in 2008 and more in 2009) so why not take advantage of this experience and let us take you up the pick of the routes.

Scafell Pike and Scafell are also popular as a Private hire event for charity fundraising, training for The 3 Peaks Challenge and romantic proposals!

Want this event on another date?
Why not make a private booking?

We can take a private booking for this or any other walk on any day of the year.

For more information please click here.

 

The Route:
By far our most popular route we will take in the highest peak in England along with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Lake District.

From Seathwaite we will climb above Taylorgill Force to Styhead Tarn and Styhead Pass where we will meet the beginning of the Corridor Route which we will follow to Lingmell Col, here we have the option to take in the additional summit of Lingmell, a great viewpoint over Great Gable and the Wasdale Valley.

From Lingmell Col we will climb the short path onto the summit of Scafell Pike.
The route then takes us north along the summit Ridge, past Broad Crag and Ill Crag where again we have the option of taking in the summit of Great End, the fifth highest mountain in England.

We now descend over Esk Hause with views over the Langdale Pikes and Windermere before turning again to the north and descending alongside Grains Gill back to Seathwaite.

Directions:
From Keswick: Leave on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op).

Follow this road for approx 8 miles, passing through Rosthwaite until just before reaching the village of Seatoller a narrow lane leads off to the left on the bend, signposted to Seathwaite, camp site and Sty Head. This road can be busy and has passing points (unmarked), blind bends and walkers in the road, also a few sheep for good measure, please drive carefully.

Follow this lane, parking as close to the end near the farm as possible, we will meet at the turning circle before the farm entrance gate.


Equipment:
A printed map and route card for the days walk is provided for each client so that they can follow the days progress.

The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for use by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing.

Equipment currently available is listed here

Each client is expected to bring suitable personal equipment, this should include the following:

Summer Walks:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Torch

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