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Title: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ruthr on 11:20:59, 09/06/11
When we go away to the lakes in the summer I'd like to give Scafell Pike a go. Just wondered what the most kid friendly route to the top would be. When I say kid friendly I mean least boring - preferably with interesting things to see, waterfalls to look at, rivers to paddle in etc. Also the route would need to be the one with least exposure as I'm not great with heights..
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 12:48:52, 09/06/11
Hi
The most direct route and steepest way up to with no exposure is from the car park at wasdale head.
As you face lingmell you can see a path to your right going across and around the hillside and around lingmell towards Lingmell Gill.
When you reach Lingmell gill you are looking up towards  Mickledore. Scafell Pike on the left, Scafell on the right
Follow the path up Lingmell Gill. Just before you reach Hollow Stones follow the path that bears left around Lingmell till you reach the the highest point. Summit of Lingmell to your left and the path to the summit of Scafell Pike to right. Return the same way
The walk is around 5.3 miles return and you climb around 3100 ft

If you decide to return via Styhead Tarn  theres a bit where you sramble up  a 8ft rock staicase above Peirs Gill
Very easy but path give you sense of a big drop into Piers Gill. No danger just keep facing the rock. It's when you look behind and down you would have problems.

If you go up by Styhead Tarn via the Corridoor Route its around 4.5miles to summit. you have to climb down this bit.. ::)
 
The other ways and no exposure are from Hard Knott Pass road. The road is an adventure itself  ;D


The longest way is around 11.5 miles return and which alot do is from Seathwaite. Nice slog to till you finaly get to the top of  Broad Crag around 3064ft. with the summit of the pike in view.
Then comes a sting in the tail  :)   You have drop down into a coll then climb up over 300ft to the pikes summit  :) You dont see this till the last minute  ::) 

Good Luck with walk  O0 O0
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge on 13:26:30, 09/06/11
RidgeWalker is right (it must be something to do with the name) about shortest route being from Wasdale Head but you can cross the beck and walk up Lingmell which, for a little more effort, avoids the crowds. Then head right after Lingmell's lovely cairn to go up the last bit of Scafell Pike.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ruthr on 13:30:44, 09/06/11
Thanks for the info. Not too worried about distance as the little one is capable of doing 10 miles or so - more worried that it might be a bit of a boring slog with not too much to see (aside from the views of course). I guess if we went from Wasdale head she'd prob enjoy chucking stones in Wastwater at the end of the walk :)
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: rdpounder on 18:10:21, 09/06/11
Ridge Walker or Ridge, have you ever returned to Wasdale via Lingmell Beck (rather than Lingmell Gill)?  I've got a book that has a walk which starts off going up Lingmell Beck, via a path on the southern side of the beck (doesn't appear on OS maps) and returns via Lingmell itself and Lingmell Gill, but this could easily be reversed I assume (?)

The book says that there is a series of pools/waterfalls in Lingmell Beck that could provide a nice little dip on the way down if we're a bit hot.  The book is 'Walk! The Lake District (South)' by Charles Davis.  To quote "....passing countless plunge pools and mini-races that are so appealing the compulsion to jump in is almost overpowering"

Also, what's the parking situation at Wasdale head like?  How much?  Does it fill up early on a good day?  It's about a 50min drive from where we're staying
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: gotmeheadshaved on 18:46:27, 09/06/11
I have only done it the longest route from Seathwaite on a lovely day and it was a cracking walk, quite varied and challenging in places. Impressive route through the Corridor. I found the Pike itself a hard slog as it's clambering over boulders a lot of the time and a bit laborious but when you get to the top the views are well worth it!  O0
 
Just don't come back and do the descent via Great End! lol  ;D
 
Steve
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 19:07:10, 09/06/11
Ridge Walker or Ridge, have you ever returned to Wasdale via Lingmell Beck (rather than Lingmell Gill)?  I've got a book that has a walk which starts off going up Lingmell Beck, via a path on the southern side of the beck (doesn't appear on OS maps) and returns via Lingmell itself and Lingmell Gill, but this could easily be reversed I assume (?)

The book says that there is a series of pools/waterfalls in Lingmell Beck that could provide a nice little dip on the way down if we're a bit hot.  The book is 'Walk! The Lake District (South)' by Charles Davis.  To quote "....passing countless plunge pools and mini-races that are so appealing the compulsion to jump in is almost overpowering"

Also, what's the parking situation at Wasdale head like?  How much?  Does it fill up early on a good day?  It's about a 50min drive from where we're staying

Hi parking at wasdale is a big field. There is a basic campsite close by. The parking at wasdale inn I think is restrcted to patrons only. I have never had probs parking up. It's a while since I've been there so I'm sure that others will update.

Lingmell beck & Lingmell gill are opposite sides to lingmell itself. Yep its as you describe if you have had some rain.
You can follow lingmell beck round but then you encounter Piers Gill. Its the big L shaped  chasm on the wasdale side of Scafell Pike. This is for experienced scramblers & climbers only with ropes. It is dangerous when wet.
 
The first section of walking up the side of Piers Gill, though rocky, is fairly straightforward. Having lulled you in to a false sense of security amidst the imposing crags you are suddenly confronted with rock walls on all sides.Then you take your choice of route to scramble up the rock. There are 2 or 3 unavoidable short sections of scrambling and plenty of opportunities for more scrambles for those so inclined.

After passing the ‘elbow’ of the gill, the walking becomes generally much easier again as the path leads you to it’s junction with the Scafell Pike “Corridor Route” from Styhead
Would not advise coming back this way as it would take great care  This again may have changed.?

I did piers gill years ago with ropes in the dry with some pitches over 60ft. brill  O0
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 19:15:31, 09/06/11
I have only done it the longest route from Seathwaite on a lovely day and it was a cracking walk, quite varied and challenging in places. Impressive route through the Corridor. I found the Pike itself a hard slog as it's clambering over boulders a lot of the time and a bit laborious but when you get to the top the views are well worth it!  O0
 
Just don't come back and do the descent via Great End! lol  ;D
 
Steve
Just been watching Miss Bradbury doing the same walk. AW fav way up Scafell Pike  O0 
We did a srcamble up the face of great end and returned by sty head tarn.  O0 O0
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Fatboysontour on 19:44:36, 09/06/11
Yep I agree with Ridgewalker, to fit in with your requirements, go from the car park at Wasdale Head, it's your best bet. The walk from Seathwaite is around 9 miles and though has a lot of interesting places, like Styhead Tarn and Sprinkling Tarn. It would be a long day for young children. Not everyone has a copter to take them down back to the car, like the lovely Julia. The Fatboys have done the peak a few times and the three I liked the best were 1. From Wasdale Head which we did fast in just over two hours up and down, 2. Directly up from Great Moss a great scramble and thirdly the AW walk slightly adjusted to descent around the corridor route. This you can view on our site to give you an insight from the following link: http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/28/uvx_100RaWQ (http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/28/uvx_100RaWQ) Part 1 and http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/27/uf3Jafc4PoU (http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/27/uf3Jafc4PoU) Part 2. Told you it was a long day.
Hope you have a great climb and well done on introducing your children to the joys of the Lakes.
All the best
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 20:22:46, 09/06/11
AW walk slightly adjusted to descent around the corridor route. This you can view on our site to give you an insight from the following link: http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/28/uvx_100RaWQ (http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/28/uvx_100RaWQ) Part 1 and http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/27/uf3Jafc4PoU (http://www.youtube.com/user/apcdoctor?gl=GB&hl=en-GB#p/u/27/uf3Jafc4PoU) Part 2. Told you it was a long day.
Hope you have a great climb and well done on introducing your children to the joys of the Lakes.
All the best

Excellent vids. Ah memories    O0 O0 O0   
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Fatboysontour on 22:30:45, 09/06/11
Thanks Ridgewalker, glad you liked the vid's, but too long a day for the Children I think, especially if the weather is not as good.
Regards
Graham
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: rdpounder on 23:35:43, 09/06/11
Ridgewalker, the route in the book isn't via Piers Gill, it's via Sty Head.  The book explicitly says that none of the walks in it involve scrambling.  Cheers for the warning though, noted.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 08:28:45, 10/06/11
IvRidgewalker, the route in the book isn't via Piers Gill, it's via Sty Head.  The book explicitly says that none of the walks in it involve scrambling.  Cheers for the warning though, noted.

 
Hi sos about that.  :-[  You are correct no scrambling. I thought you meant to follow Lingmell Beck all the way.
I think what you mean is going up Scafell Pike via Sty head, then  the Corridor Route, it's about 4.5miles the  pike's summit. Then you can return the same way. Or return via lingmell gill.
Yep you follow Lingmell beck from the carpark for about 1.6 miles then the path splits. you go left to styhead, the right path follows the beck round to Piers Gill.
As  I said there's one tiny bit where you have to use you hands on the corridor route near pieirs gill . Its about  8ft rock staicase above Peirs Gill you scramble down .Very, very easy  but it gives you the sense of a  drop into Piers Gill.   :)
 It could be a problem for people who have a difficulties with heights like the poster of  this thread.
Good luck  O0 

 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: botty on 12:13:51, 10/06/11
What is the 'easiest' route, one with a nice path with no scrambles - if there is one....
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 12:42:32, 10/06/11
What is the 'easiest' route, one with a nice path with no scrambles - if there is one....

Hi botty.
The most direct route and steepest way up to with no exposure is via Lingmell Gill from the car park at wasdale head. has a good path with fells around you till you reach the coll between Lingmell & the Pike  O0 Then a steep but easy walk up to the summit.
Only dizzy bit you may encounter is stood on top of the summit cairn, If you can find room   :2funny:

From my first post quote  ;)
As you face lingmell you can see a path to your right going across and around the hillside and around lingmell towards Lingmell Gill.
When you reach Lingmell gill you are looking up towards  Mickledore. Scafell Pike on the left, Scafell on the right. 
Follow the path up Lingmell Gill. Just past Hollow Stones follow the path that bears left around Lingmell till you reach the the highest point. Summit of Lingmell to your left and the path to the summit of Scafell Pike to right. Return the same way
The walk is around 5.3 miles return and you climb around 3100 ft
Good Luck  O0
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: botty on 13:39:23, 10/06/11
Cheers Ridge Walker.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 08:03:13, 13/06/11
Re Corridor route.
Hi the scramble mentioned is near Piers Gill but crosses Greta Gill. Sos all  :-[ :-[  Below a few pics  :)
 
 
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee430/azz95/Bleaklow%20via%20Near%20Black%20Clough/scafell_p07.jpg)

 

 
 


 
 (http://www.knowledge.me.uk/photos/lakes/pictures/corridor_route_rocky_step.jpg)
The path goes next to Piers Gill  O0
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: robnolo on 21:21:44, 13/06/11
I spent 3 fab days camping at Wasdale Head campsite last week and went up Scafell Pike via Styhead, Sprinkling Tarn, Esk Hause and Broad Crag. It was an excellent walk, (im not good with exposure, and I had no problems at all), although the bit after Broad Crag was a killer!

Parking at Wasdale Green is free with loads of space. 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: botty on 21:47:45, 13/06/11
Just looking at the OS map there does appear to be lots of paths once you get about half way up after heading up Lingmell Gill - any chance of someone posting an image showing the easiest route for less experienced walkers - cheers O0
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 05:02:05, 14/06/11
Just looking at the OS map there does appear to be lots of paths once you get about half way up after heading up Lingmell Gill - any chance of someone posting an image showing the easiest route for less experienced walkers - cheers O0

Hey Up botty. Below is a crap pic showing route. Also a vid here  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpyFh4cQyHc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpyFh4cQyHc)

Also this one  http://www.english-lake-district.info/scafell-pike/wasdale-route-map.html (http://www.english-lake-district.info/scafell-pike/wasdale-route-map.html)

Remember this way is the steepest but the easiest. Around 3mils & 3000ft accent to the summit. Return the same way  O0
 
Plenty of rests & seeing some of the TR'S you have done allow yourself around 6hrs to complete the walk. 
Start around 8am to avoid the crowds.  That way you can take your time and enjoy a full day  ;) O0
 
 
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee430/azz95/Bleaklow%20via%20Near%20Black%20Clough/Scafell.jpg)
 
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 05:42:05, 14/06/11
I spent 3 fab days camping at Wasdale Head campsite last week and went up Scafell Pike via Styhead, Sprinkling Tarn, Esk Hause and Broad Crag. It was an excellent walk, (im not good with exposure, and I had no problems at all), although the bit after Broad Crag was a killer!

Parking at Wasdale Green is free with loads of space.
Forgot mention to about that way that avoids the corridor route. Sprinkling Tarn is one of the hidden gems of the lakes  O0 

 I remember my first time that way. We did  Great End on the way not realising whats in store.  You slog your way up  on to Broad Crag looking across to the summit of the Pike thinking not much higher to go now.  Suddenly that drop into the coll come's into view  :o :o 
 
The last climb is only around 250ft but it looks like climbing Everest   ;D 
Did you come back the same way?
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 06:40:15, 14/06/11
Avoid the crowds....go from Eskdale and visit Pen.....but be prepared for a long day.
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: botty on 14:40:52, 14/06/11
Cheers Ridge Walker - just what the doctor ordered. We've got a cottage booked in the grounds of Irton Hall in Eskdale are are up there for a week from the 8th July.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: rdpounder on 17:45:45, 14/06/11
I spent 3 fab days camping at Wasdale Head campsite last week and went up Scafell Pike via Styhead, Sprinkling Tarn, Esk Hause and Broad Crag. It was an excellent walk, (im not good with exposure, and I had no problems at all), although the bit after Broad Crag was a killer!

Parking at Wasdale Green is free with loads of space.

Thinking we might do this in reverse.  i.e. go up Scafell Pike via Lingmell fell and then return via Broad Crag, Esk Hause, Sprinkling Tarn, Styhead and then walk down Lingmell Beck.... we want to take a dip in the pools on the way down, weather permitting.  Can you see any problems with doing the route this way around?
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: robnolo on 17:58:09, 14/06/11
Hi
 
After reaching the summit, I reversed my route and returned via Broad Crag, Esk Hause, Sprinkling Tarn, Styhead etc. The drop from the summit to the coll before Broad Crag is a bit slippy under foot, but really no problem at all, and from Esk Hause down its a pleasent stroll with places to stop and enjoy view.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: rdpounder on 18:05:21, 14/06/11
Hi
 
After reaching the summit, I reversed my route and returned via Broad Crag, Esk Hause, Sprinkling Tarn, Styhead etc. The drop from the summit to the coll before Broad Crag is a bit slippy under foot, but really no problem at all, and from Esk Hause down its a pleasent stroll with places to stop and enjoy view.

Cool, thanks for confirming this.  As we'll have my girlfriend's 7 year old with us (who is an 'experienced' hill walker) I'm just checking that there aren't any nasty surprises in store....other than good old hard work of course!
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: robnolo on 18:09:02, 14/06/11
From Broad Cragg to before Esk Hause you have to step across a boulder field, which is good fun, just follow the cairns and you cant go wrong!
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Ridge Walker on 19:46:26, 14/06/11
Cheers Ridge Walker - just what the doctor ordered. We've got a cottage booked in the grounds of Irton Hall in Eskdale are are up there for a week from the 8th July.
 

Hey botty
Here's a few more pics  O0
 
Brown Tounge in the center of the 2 gills you can see the path you would take just above the right gill  :)  This pic has been taken from the path that goes straght up to Lingmell, well above the one you take
 
   
(http://www.variousstuff.co.uk/photos_37/nr37_081w.JPG)
 


Lookin back from the climb up Scafell Pike towards the coll and Lingmell beyond.  You can just see the path to the left that comes up to the coll

 
(http://www.variousstuff.co.uk/photos_37/nr37_088w.JPG)
 
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
The rocky summit of of Scafell Pike lookin towards  the cairn  ;)  without the snow of course
 
(http://www.variousstuff.co.uk/photos_37/nr37_090w.JPG)
 
 

You can stand on the summit cairn if there's room   ;D
 
(http://www.nationalthreepeaks.co/images/Scafell-Pike-summit-scene.jpg)

 
 :) :) :)
 
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Highs and Lows on 20:23:13, 16/06/11
The route from Eskdale is an interesting way up. A less frequented path (until you get to Broad Stand), you'll pass an impressive Waterfall on the way up and could take a paddle in the River Esk on the way back down. There is a small car park 1km to the East of The Woolpack Inn (which is a nice place to stop for some refreshments after your walk). This route is approx. 17.5 km long with 1123 metres of ascent/descent.

Some photos I took from there last Saturday

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260353_10150216771067381_652012380_7002643_4290305_n.jpg)
Scafell Pike

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252978_10150216771437381_652012380_7002646_3858946_n.jpg)
looking down to Upper Eskdale


Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: wizard of mountains on 19:00:33, 18/06/11
in my humble opinion....... the best route up would be from honister via brandreth, green gable and great gable then pick up the corridor route and make your way to the summit. return via broad crag, ill crag and great end and down via seathwaite.


for a longer day you can also skirt around the front of the pike and onto scafell and then progress to the pike summit after.




and for a truly long day and on allan crags and glaramara and finish in rosthwaite
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: wizard of mountains on 19:01:24, 18/06/11

and for a truly long day and on allan crags and glaramara and finish in rosthwaite


meant to say add on allan crags
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: wizard o hillocks on 00:22:04, 02/07/11

meant to say add on allan crags
great route  O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Peak Lad on 00:31:31, 02/07/11
Toast   ::)
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: dibble on 08:50:38, 02/07/11
A first way to the top could be from Wasdale via Brown Tongue and
then an alternative descent could be via Lingmell.
 
The advantage of the Brown Tongue route from Wasdale is  that the route is one of the short-ish ascents of Scafell Pike, and even if the route can be a little tedious underfoot, there is still the views of the excellent rock scenery of Scafell and Scafell Pike which are awe-inspiring.
 
I think it is an awesome place to be, and have some wonderful memories of the feelings of the rock scenery visible from there.
 
I have yet to complete the climb from Eskdale, which I suspect would be a long day out.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Glyno on 09:21:11, 02/07/11

meant to say add on allan crags

...it's Allen Crags, btw  ;)
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: dibble on 12:15:45, 02/07/11
...it's Allen Crags, btw  ;)

It is, and it is a lovely one.  A place to sit and enjoy.   O0
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: wildCAMPER on 13:24:46, 03/11/20
I know it's an old thread - but this is my favourite way up - from Seathwaite via The Corridor Route. It's 8.4 miles - but very varied and not a slog straight up like form Wasdale. I've created this blog post on my best Scafell Pike Walking route if your interested https://www.hikingphotographer.uk/2020/10/Scafell-Pike-best-walk-corridor-route-from-seathwaite.html (https://www.hikingphotographer.uk/2020/10/Scafell-Pike-best-walk-corridor-route-from-seathwaite.html)


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6x_4BJdcm74/WvRE24lKu6I/AAAAAAAAH6I/JNnWCvukiX86VmtZCSZEwxf2EJi76qo2QCLcBGAs/w565-h800/scafell-pike-walk-routes-map-lake-district-height-3-peaks-lakes-weather.jpg)


I've posted these pics on another thread - but might be useful here too!



Styhead Tarn!
 

 
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTla2Ni8clE/X4YC6P9wOsI/AAAAAAAAI30/VIe4toeeb1IdoIOUJhJGzYbvZ7WCXpB6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Scafell-Pike-walk-routes-height-climbing-corridor-route-seathwaite-elevation-hotels-campsites-8.jpg)




Hoping we didn't need this!
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ok_G8gqEJVo/X4YC6b7c9nI/AAAAAAAAI34/IeeKbuVhwrIoJo3AQfXq83MMNA8_HY5_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Scafell-Pike-walk-routes-height-climbing-corridor-route-seathwaite-elevation-hotels-campsites-9.jpg)




Looking across the Corridor Route:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KS_FdGRy-cI/X4YCu-3kX0I/AAAAAAAAI1g/auCN3F_ZMnMKlW38dcJYSPTxFzFGpaBvACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Scafell-Pike-walk-routes-height-climbing-corridor-route-seathwaite-elevation-hotels-campsites-12.jpg)




Looking towards Piers Gill - maybe another time!
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEPk5D9MJmI/X4YCvmj78OI/AAAAAAAAI1s/JpmaUPMjFHE9yJnxCar6TV2VCL1Gspf3QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Scafell-Pike-walk-routes-height-climbing-corridor-route-seathwaite-elevation-hotels-campsites-15.jpg)




(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rlTY5js602w/X4YCwhc19MI/AAAAAAAAI14/eavTfCfowl87U6ZaeBS3cOcCmrwMvI2CACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Scafell-Pike-walk-routes-height-climbing-corridor-route-seathwaite-elevation-hotels-campsites-18.jpg)




Nearly at the summit off Scafell Pike!
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-czXVXfmu_Is/X4YCyixFEkI/AAAAAAAAI2U/3VFNa1KaQRAJMux07REjpCjgvz_D7oe4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Scafell-Pike-walk-routes-height-climbing-corridor-route-seathwaite-elevation-hotels-campsites-24.jpg)




View from the top of England!
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VldQAZQZFa8/X4YCzuzTyEI/AAAAAAAAI2g/S3UmMUZBWbwAXsy8DSbWtnTyQ22Ly5SRACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Scafell-Pike-walk-routes-height-climbing-corridor-route-seathwaite-elevation-hotels-campsites-27.jpg)

Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: pdstsp on 14:25:53, 03/11/20
Cracking pictures - favourite is the one of Piers Gill with Lingmell.  Getting all nostalgic.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: ninthace on 14:42:51, 03/11/20
Perhaps a few missed opportunities on the way up and down though?
Here is one I prepared earlier
https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/1914610/130607-Scafell-Pike-by-Corridor-Route (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/1914610/130607-Scafell-Pike-by-Corridor-Route)
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: wildCAMPER on 16:16:39, 03/11/20
Perhaps a few missed opportunities on the way up and down though?
Here is one I prepared earlier
https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/1914610/130607-Scafell-Pike-by-Corridor-Route (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/1914610/130607-Scafell-Pike-by-Corridor-Route)


Nice extended route! Did you do that in 5 hours 22mins? Impressive if so - I think our shorter route was done in 6 hours with quite a few stops and my legs where done after that
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: ninthace on 16:35:25, 03/11/20

Nice extended route! Did you do that in 5 hours 22mins? Impressive if so - I think our shorter route was done in 6 hours with quite a few stops and my legs where done after that
No 5hrs 22min is what the OS reckons with the settings if have put into the app at present which are for flatter walking. My gps log says I started at 0713 and finished at 1343.  It was too good a walk good to  rush.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike walk - best route to the top?
Post by: wildCAMPER on 16:59:56, 14/06/22
I know this is an old thread on the Scafell Pike walk - but thought I would share some updates on the blog post that i done on the Corridor Route walk incase other people stumble across this Scafell Pike thread and want some info!




Firstly I have now plotted the interactive map for this Scafell Pike walk on OS maps - which you can view here https://explore.osmaps.com/route/11163568/scafell-pike-from-seathwaite-via-the-corridor-route--the-hiking-photographer?zoom=7.0000&overlays=&style=Standard&type=2d&lat=51.776100&lon=-1.894300 (https://explore.osmaps.com/route/11163568/scafell-pike-from-seathwaite-via-the-corridor-route--the-hiking-photographer?zoom=7.0000&overlays=&)


 




My dedicated blog post on all you need to know plan this Scafell Pike walk via the Corridor Route can be found on this link https://www.hikingphotographer.uk/2020/10/Scafell-Pike-best-walk-corridor-route-from-seathwaite.html (https://www.hikingphotographer.uk/2020/10/Scafell-Pike-best-walk-corridor-route-from-seathwaite.html)


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Below - The summit of Scafell Pike - just in case you wondered what was up there!  


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Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Kitwaller on 22:34:16, 07/08/22
Just walked the corridor route this weekend and highly recommended it. It’s a longish walk with lots of variety and possible with just a little scrambling experience.
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: wildCAMPER on 11:13:12, 08/08/22
Glad you enjoyed it @Kitwaller - teh corridor route is superb way to tackle Scafell Pike isn't it
Title: Re: Scafell Pike - best route to the top?
Post by: Kitwaller on 11:45:20, 08/08/22
I couldn’t agree more wildCamper. I’ve done the tourist route and from Great Langdale but I like the corridor the best.