Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike, in the Lake District National Park, is the tallest mountain in England - it is 978 metres high, the smallest of the National Three Peaks of Great Britain.

While Scafell Pike has several paths, most Three Peaks Challengers will begin at Wasdale Head, to the North of Wast Water. Paths on Scafell Pike are marked on the OS Explorer OL 6 map, South Western Lakes (at the Three Peaks Shop).

Scafell Pike Parking

The postcode for Wasdale Head is CA20 1EX. A detailed map of the parking location is shown below.

The postcode for the Seathwaite route start is CA12 5XJ. There is limited parking along the roadside leading to the farm. More parking options →

Accommodation at Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike Routes

Two usual routes are available for walking Scafell Pike, from Wasdale Head and Seathwaite. Longer routes are available from Langdale and Eskdale.

Route from Wasdale Head

For the Wasdale Head route, park at the Lake Head car park, grid reference NY 182 074. This is to minimise the impact on the local community.

From the National Trust Wasdale Campsite car park, follow the footpath ascending alongside Lingmell Gill, crossing the river after 500 metres and continuing to ascend towards Brown Tongue and Hollow Stones.

The Wasdale Head route is six miles long, up and down, and includes 989 metres of ascent. All routes →

Scafell Pike Weather & Conditions

Scafell Pike Facts & History