
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:
- Am I confident I have the knowledge and skills for the day?
- Do I know what the weather will be like? Visit Weatherline.
- Do I have the right gear?
Visit Climbing Scafell Pike on the National Trust website for route information.
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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