“the greatest display of natural grandeur in the district, a spectacle of massive strength and savage wildness”
A Wainwright
“Doubly happy, however, is the man to whom lofty mountain tops are within reach”
John Muir
From Wha House we will follow the track to Scale Bridge where we begin the gentle climb past Brock Crag and Silverybield Crag to Cam Spout Crag. We continue following the River Esk up to one of its tributaries called Little Narrowcove and immediately begin to climb to our first summit of the day Pen. Once at Pen follow the steep ground up past Chambers Crag to begin our summit of Scafell Pike.
At the summit of Scafell Pike we head down Mickledore to connect with the concealed path up to Foxes Tarn. This can be quite the scramble but offers welcome solitude from the crowds atop Scafell Pike, gently ascending Scafell. From this summit we descend via Slight Side down the path crossing Catcove Beck and back into Eskdale to Wha House Farm.
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Where to meet: Wha House
Postcode: CA19 1TH
Grid Reference: NY 200 009
Directions
From Ambleside:
The mst direct route from Ambleside crosses the Wrynose Pass from Little Langdale and then the Hardknott Pass, this is a slow road so allow plenty of time. As you descend from Hardknott Pass continue, passing a telephonee box on the right, cross the bridge and a small layby will be seen on the right of the road, opposite the entrance to Wha House Farm.
From Gosforth:
Follow the signs from Gosforth to Eskdale, passing the Santon Bridge Inn, continue on this road past the village of Eskdale Green.
When a junction is reached with the George IV pub on the right turn left (Signposted to Boot).
Continue on this road past boot, and past the Woolpack Inn and the Youth Hostel until a small lay by is seen on the left, opposite the entrance to Wha House Farm, we will meet here.
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