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Northumbria University Mountaineering Club |
O U T A C |
Route : Scafell |
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OS MAP : |
Leisure 6 |
Grade : |
2 |
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GR : |
NY 349149 |
Terrain : |
1 |
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Distance : |
11 km |
Navigation : |
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Ascent : |
900m |
Seriousness : |
3 |
Scafell
Pike : 978m. Scafell is located in the western area of the Lake District
National Park and is mostly owned by the National Trust. During the summer
months, Scafell and the surrounding area becomes very busy with visitors, many
car parks and facilities becoming full to capacity. Access roads into the area
are small, mostly single track, and can quickly become congested. Scafell may
surprise walkers with its rocky and rugged paths, becoming very steep and
unrelenting towards the top. Lower paths are well defined and gentle, but don't
be fooled into relaxing your navigation. The Pike is very often covered by
mist, the rocky plateau around the top can disorientate weary walkers. Extra
care should be taken underfoot when descending to save ankle and knee problems.
Walking poles may be useful for anyone who suffers with leg problems on steep,
rough descents. Route from Seathwaite : From parking in the lane, quietly go
through the farm and follow the main path easily to Stockley Bridge. Cross the
bridge and continue along the path into Styhead Gill, more steeply now. From
the mountain rescue kit at Sty Head, bear left then turn right onto the
Corridor Route, through the crags to Lingmell Col. Bear left here for the final
climb to the top.
Walking
amongst the finest scenery in England!
