enjoy the view

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Waterfall below Esk Hause

Scafell Pike (Seathwaite approach)

Notes and points of interest

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.

Seathwaite Farm though used by thousands of walkers as a route to one of Britain's best known peaks, this is a working farm. Please respect the people who live and work there by being reasonably quiet and keeping to the footpaths. Please avoid using the route late at night or too early in the morning.

Seatoller Seathwaite Farm, from where this walk begins, is close to the village of Seatoller. Situated at the foot of Honister Pass, the village is small, but provides opportunities for refreshment and is worth a visit on the way to or from this walk.

Sourmilk Gill The prominent stream (after rain it may be a torrent) that tumbles down the hill on the right as you approach Seathwaite Farm, is called Sourmilk Gill. Always frothing and bubbling down the hill, the name is appropriate, although it is also applies to other streams in the Lake District. This, however, is the memorable one and provides a prominent landmark facing the 'main road' through the Borrowdale Valley.

Esk Haus Prominent on the map, Esk Haus is little more than a meeting of paths that criss-cross Scafell's flanks. However, it is a good point to take a break and enjoy the views, both towards Derwentwater and eastwards towards the Langdales. The path leading up the Esk Haus passes numerous waterfalls that are so commonplace in this area that the map does not name them - though any of them would be classed as significant tourist attractions if they were in a town centre!