Hike Scafell Pike with Rock n Ridge

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Scafell Pike – 978m

Come and walk Scafell Pike – England’s highest mountain. We are now offering - Scafell Pike guided walks. Our route starts from Wasdale Head. Tackling Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head is an ‘easier approach’ and definitely the quickest.

It's in the name... Its meaning is said to derive from old Norse, and means the fell with the shieling. Or the fell with the bald summit.

Walking Scafell Pike commands respect, and with any mountain weather conditions can change when hiking Scafell Pike. Therefore we will provide you with recommended kit list. On request, we will send this out at time of booking.

Due to the walk's length, ideally you should be hovering around - or at - our Bronze fitness level. See our site for more details. This means you'll get the most out of your time up Scafell Pike. That said if you're not then it obviously can still be climbed, but is harder and just takes longer.

Of course that said, we have guided people of all ages and abilities up this mountain, over our 2 decades of guiding in the hills of UK and Europe. Therefore you'll always be in safe hands with our highly experienced and qualified instructors.

Highest mountain in England

Is generally walked in the spring/summer months of the Lake District. Likewise the mountain can be climbed in the winter months too. This is a different undertaking, as the days are shorter and colder. Snow also makes the journey far harder than the spring/summer months. Whereby extra winter clothing is needed. Again full kit list will be sent out on booking confirmation.

Routes:
Likewise it can be approached by other routes. We can start from Brotherilkeld, near the village of Boot in the Western Lake District. This is a great way to approach but due to the length, adds extra time and distance to your day.

A similar route in distance, and one that is as equally popular, is approaching from the village of Seathwaite in Keswick, in the northern Lake District. This route leads on to the Corridor Route, a beautiful and winding approach that cuts through some beautiful mountain scenery. Whichever route you choose, or similarly you may want us to choose, then rest assured you'll have a great day.

Kit:
We ask that you come equipped with the essentials. So these being warm clothes, waterproofs and some form of hiking/trekking boots/footwear. If in doubt or need help with any of these then feel free to get in touch.

Duration:
Hiking Scafell Pike should take anywhere between 5-7 hours depending on which route is taken. As mentioned the quickest route would be from Wasdale Head side.

Parking:
A note on parking in the Lake District. We’d love it if all the major players in the Lakes got together and did a daily/season parking permit. Or a bit like Americas national parks, a ticket that then enables you to visit them, drive and park in all the car parks and use the facilities on route! Sadly we are behind the times and don’t operate in this way.

Wherever possible we try and park for free, but sometimes we may need/have to park in car parks like the National Trust. By joining them it could save you £’s when visiting the area.

Pricing:

Per person.

Prices start from just £45 a person. Based on a group of 5 persons (per person):
1:1 £180.00
1:2 £90.00
1:3 £70.00
1:4 £60.00
1:5 £45.00
1:6 £40.00

Prices start from as little as £40 based on a group of 5 persons. Get in touch for more info.

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