Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Southern Fells
Scafell Pike from Seathwaite
You top out on Scafell Pike, the roof of England at 978m, from the green Borrowdale side, and the Corridor country you cross to get there is as wild as the Lakes gets.
Distance
14.7 km
Ascent
971 m
Descent
971 m
Max elevation
962 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 25m – 3h 20m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
CA12 5XJ
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
summer, autumn
About this route
A 14.7km climb of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain at 978m, from Seathwaite in Borrowdale, with around 960m of ascent. A serious mountain outing on rough, rocky ground via Grains Gill and the high passes.
Hazards & notes
This is serious mountain terrain: rocky, exposed and steep, with a boulderfield summit where paths vanish in cloud, so expert navigation, map and compass are essential. Weather turns fast and hard at 978m with no shelter. In an emergency call 999 or 112, ask for the police then Mountain Rescue.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/southern-fells/scafell-pike-from-seathwaite
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