Cumbria, United Kingdom

Scafell Pike

Trip Guide & 3D Map

Lake District · Difficulty, season, and access — then explore the 3D terrain

Trip readiness

Difficulty
Strenuous day hike
Best season
May–Sep
Access / staging
Wasdale Head, Cumbria

Peak stats

Location
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Elevation
3,209 ft
Prominence
2,992 ft
Mountain range
Lake District
Difficulty
Strenuous day hike

Geography & climbing context

Highest mountain in England — the Lake District’s rocky high point.

Scafell Pike is England’s highest summit. The Corridor Route from Wasdale or approaches from Seathwaite / Borrowdale are rocky, eroded day hikes with frequent cloud and navigation traps. Pair with Great Gable or Scafell only if daylight and skills allow.

After you check trip readiness for Scafell Pike, explore the summit on PeakAtlas3D’s interactive 3D topographic map in the Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Closest places

  • Wasdale Head — Cumbria via Corridor Route / Brown Tongue

Notable trails & routes

  • Brown Tongue / Wasdale
  • Corridor Route