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.