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| "This is it: the Mecca of all weary pilgrims in Lakeland; the place of many ceremonies and celebrations, of bonfires and birthday parties; the ultimate; the supreme; the one object above all others; the highest ground in England; the top of Scafell Pike." |
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A. Wainwright
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Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England and by far our most popular route. The route climbing Scafell Pike from Wasdale is by far the shortest route up Scafell Pike and although the paths are steep they are generally well made. |
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| "Suddenly, we forgot our aching shoulders, our chafed ankles and toes, and the discomfort of camping on empty stomachs, for the green trough of Wasdale had opened up below our feet and the most noble ring of mountains in England rose up to greet us. These were the hills that we had come so far to see and they did not disappoint us." |
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A.H.Griffin
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A wonderful route climbing the highest mountain in England. The walk begins at The Wasdale Head Inn at the head of the valley, an area steeped in mountaineering history, the Fell & Rock Climbing Club was formed in the Inn and some of the earliest rock climbs were recorded on some of the huge crags surrounding the head of the valley. From Wasdale Head we climb by Brown Tongue path to the summit of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. From Scafell Pike we descend over Lingmell, following the western shoulder of Lingmell back down to the valley and the Wasdale Head Inn. Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above. |
