Trail Description

The ascent of the highest mountain in England from Wasdale Head, the shortest and most direct of the popular routes. The rocky path climbs steeply past Lingmell Gill to a boulder strewn summit crowned by a stone cairn. Big views over the Lake District fells and out to the Irish Sea on a clear day.

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Weather forecast - Scafell Pike

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Scafell Pike.

few clouds

15°C

Few Clouds

84% Humidity
5 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

light rain
Today
Light Rain
19°C
broken clouds
Tomorrow
Broken Clouds
18°C
scattered clouds
Monday
Scattered Clouds
18°C
few clouds
Tuesday
Few Clouds
18°C
few clouds
Wednesday
Few Clouds
18°C

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