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Walk 1114 - Scafell Pike from Seathwaite, Borrowdale
| Nat Park | Lake District | | County/Area | Cumbria | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 9.5 miles / 15.4 km | | Ascent | 3200 feet / 970 metres | | Grade | hard |

Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain and this walk from Seathwaite in the Lake District is the most scenic. The walk goes via Sthead and the Corridor Route to reach Lingmell col and avoids many of the crowds than the tourist route, which is used for the descent. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL4 |  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL6 |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 90 |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Walks from the same start Walk 1236 Styhead Tarn and Seathwaite Fell Grade - moderate Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 1306 Base Brown & Great Gable from Seathwaite Grade - moderate/hard Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 2046 Great End via the north west face from Seathwaite Grade - very hard Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Other walks nearby Walk 1065 - 1.1 miles / 1.7 km away Haystacks from Honister Pass Grade - moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 1112 - 1.1 miles / 1.7 km away Great Gable from Honister Pass Grade - hard Length - 7.3 miles / 11.8 km Walk 1245 - 1.2 miles / 1.9 km away Castle Crag & Grange from Seatoller Grade - easy/moderate Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 1175 - 1.3 miles / 2.1 km away A Combe Gill circuit from Seatoller Grade - moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 3328 - 2.0 miles / 3.1 km away Eagle Crag & Seargeant's Crag from Stonethwaite Grade - moderate Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 1444 - 2.3 miles / 3.6 km away Great Gable from Borrowdale Youth Hostel Grade - hard Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km Walk 1289 - 3.1 miles / 5.0 km away Fleetwith Pike & Haystacks from Gatescarth Grade - moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 1153 - 3.1 miles / 5.0 km away The High Stile Ridge from Gatescarth, Buttermere Grade - hard Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km Walk 1268 - 3.5 miles / 5.6 km away Cat Bells & High Spy from Grange Grade - moderate Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km Walk 2525 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away Standing Crag & Dock Tarn from Watendlath Grade - moderate Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Lake District NP The Lake District National Park is seen by many as one of the scenic gems of the British Isles. The scenic beauty has attracted ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
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