Walking Britain The Scafells from Eskdale
Introduction to Walk 2226
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Southern Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Peter Smyly
Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km
Ascent - 4500 feet / 1364 metres
Time - 10 hours 30 minutes
Grade - very hard
This challenging Lake District walk includes Scafell and Scafell Pike in a single circuit using the long approach from the Esk Valley. There are some sections of the route that require care and experience in map reading is essential. Wainwrights included in this walk are - Scafell, Scafell Pike, Slight Side. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL6 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL6 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 89 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 89 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Walks from the same start
Scafell Pike from Brotherilkeld, an Eskdale circular
Grade - very hard
Length - 12.5 miles / 20.3 km
Other walks nearby
0.7 miles / 1.1 km away
Walking on Water to Scafell from Eskdale
Grade - hard
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km
0.7 miles / 1.1 km away
Scafell Pike and Scafell from Eskdale
Grade - very hard
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km
0.7 miles / 1.1 km away
Eel Tarn and Stony Tarn from Eskdale
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
0.7 miles / 1.1 km away
Slight Side from Whahouse Bridge
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.6 miles / 9.1 km
2.5 miles / 4.0 km away
Blea Tarn & Eskdale Green from Boot
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
4.2 miles / 6.7 km away
The Crinkle Crags from Wrynose Pass
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
4.5 miles / 7.3 km away
A circuit of Nether Beck and Over Beck from Wasdale
Grade - hard
Length - 11.3 miles / 18.3 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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