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Scafell Pike
Attraction
4.8 (1442 reviews)
Reaching a height of 978m, this peak was donated to the National Trust as a war memorial in 1919.
Scafell Pike, Seascale CA20 1EX, UK
Highlights from Reviews
• breathtaking views
On a clear day, the hike offers panoramic views across the Lake District, Wastwater, and even to the Isle of Man.
• sense of achievement
Reaching England's highest peak provides a significant personal challenge and a rewarding feeling of accomplishment for hikers.
• variety of routes
Multiple routes, such as Wasdale Head, Seathwaite, and Corridor, offer different lengths and difficulty levels for diverse preferences.
• natural beauty
The journey is filled with beautiful scenery, including tranquil mountain tarns, streams, waterfalls, and diverse landscapes.
• well-maintained paths
Despite being rocky, many sections of the paths, especially on popular routes, are built with stones, aiding ascent and descent.
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