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Scafell Pike (Seathwaite approach)

A busy day at the summit of Scafell Pike

To see what Scafell is like NOW click here for the Wasdale Web 'webcam'

Highlights of this walk

  • England's highest mountain
  • Views across Derwentwater, Wastdale and the Langdales
  • Waterfalls and mountain streams
Scafell Pike (3206 ft) is an unforgiving mountain and is not pretty in itself. However, it stands watch over one of England's most beautiful regions and presents a challenge that keen walkers like to face. In good visibility the view from the top is just reward for the effort taken to get there.

Safety and Difficulty

This is a serious mountain. By international standards it is small, but its rocky approaches test the leg muscles and demand an effort. The weather can change quickly, so check the forecast and take suitable clothing.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From Keswick
Take the B5289 road southwards alongside Derwentwater to Borrowdale. Follow the road round in the direction of Honister Pass, passing through Rosthwaite. At Seatoiler (Borrowdale) just before Honister Pass, turn left along the narrow road to Seathwaite Farm.

Car Parking

Start at Seathwaite in Borrowdale - (Map Ref. 235121). There is no car Park but the broad verges allow space for cars to park alongside the road leading to Seathwaite Farm.