Scafell Pike - Lake District National Park

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Visitors to Scafell Pike must be prepared and have significant mountaineering experience

Our volunteer mountain rescue teams are attending an increasing number of preventable rescue call-outs to the Scafell range, particularly to Piers Gill from the corridor route to Scafell Pike.

Don’t become another rescue statistic. Ask yourself three questions before you set off:

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Am I confident I have the knowledge and skills for the day?

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Do I know what the weather will be like? Visit Weatherline for daily winter weather reports and expert advice.

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Do I have the right gear?

Rocky summit of Scafell liking across to nearby rocky fells on a sunny day with wispy clouds.

Route information

Visit Climbing Scafell Pike on the National Trust website for route information.

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Maps for Scafell

OS Landranger 89 or 90 (1:50 000)
OS Explorer OL6 & OL4 (1:25 000)
Harveys Superwalker XT25 Lake District West (1:25 000)
British Mountain Maps Lake District (1:40 000)

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Be prepared and #LakeDistrictKind

Learn to be Lake District Kind when visiting the National Park.

Winter walking is challenging, know your limits and stay safe by visiting our Plan your winter visit page.
Use sustainable travel options. Arrive to Cumbria by train or bus, then hop on the Wasdale Explorer to reach the Wasdale Valley.
Know what to pack when visiting the Lake District National Park.

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