The most direct route to the top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Although straightforward, it's a tough climb for most and you need to be prepared. Stay safe: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/wasdale/climbing-scafell-pike
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54.46, -3.24 · rel 19557439
54.46, -3.24 · rel 19557439
Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes Outdoors
A 9,0 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
9,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
28
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
2× summit
Scafell Pike
viewpoint ·
on the route
4,7 km
52%
Broad Crag
summit ·
450 m off route
4,7 km
52%
Lingmell
summit ·
459 m off route
4,7 km
52%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes Outdoors is 9.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes Outdoors takes approximately 2h 14min to complete.
Yes, Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes Outdoors is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes Outdoors starts at Lake Head Car Park, Old Corpse Road, Wasdale, Cumberland, CA20 1EX;NY182075.
Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes Outdoors is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes Outdoors is maintained and managed by National Trust.