Scafell Pike.Lake District Cumbria England - Mountain Summits on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
Because Scafell pike is the highest mountain in England it is also the one which is climbed the most often,thousands each year make the pilgrimage to the summit,at weekends it is often standing room only at the giant summit cairn and the sound of people proclaiming their success on their mobile phones must be endured whilst calling here,so for that reason I would recommend a weekday visit.
As expected with this being the roof of England the views are extensive in all directions.
There are numerous routes to the summit,3 of the most popular are from Seathwaite in Borrowdale,Old Dungeon Gill in Langdale,or my preferred route from Wasdale Head,all routes are long tough climbs and in winter not to be undertaken lightly where proper winter gear must be carried,ie ice axe crampons map and compass plus the ability to use them,the Mountain rescue teams are often called out because many underestimate the difficulty involved and the possibility of rapid changes in weather.

Altitude in Feet: 3210

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Date Logged Log   11/10/2009 fellsmanhiker visited it 11/10/2009 Tashington visited it

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