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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

05:17

9.77km

930m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.41 km for 1.88 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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73 m

Wasdale Head Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Great place to start your adventure. Get there early as gets full quick. This is FREE car park. Please remember to put some coins in the collection boxes.

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3.70 km

Lingmell may be one of Scafell Pike's satellite peaks, but it is a fine mountain in its own right. Its rocky north east face quickens the pulse of hikers ascending into the Scafells along the Sty Head Pass, while the cleft of Piers Gill is a spectacular sight beneath its crags. However, arguably the best thing about Lingmell is the astonishing view of Great Gable from its summit.

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4.08 km

Lingmell Col

Mountain Pass

5.15 km

Scafell Pike

Highlight • Summit

The weather can change 20 times before you summit. Make sure you have layers and if possible a hot drink. Ive done this twice both in August's and have been sun burnt on the bottom and wind burnt on the top. 😵‍💫

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5.15 km

Scafell Pike summit

Highlight • Summit

At 3,209 feet (978 m) Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain. The summit is also one of the most stunning due to its remote location and awe-inspiring views. While many people conquer Scafell Pike every year, the climb to the top should not be underestimated. Make sure you are fully prepared (clothing, compass, water, etc). Enjoy!

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5.46 km

Rocky Trail on Scafell Pike

Highlight • Trail

This is the ankle killer part ! One step forward 2 back and a twist and turn 🤪 its worse coming down than going up, be careful with your footing and if you slip or skid go with it 😣 good luck.

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5.90 km

Mickledore Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

For mountain lovers, there are few more magical places in the Lake District than Mickledore, the pass between Scafell Pike and Scafell. It is an exciting ridge of rock backed by Scafell's muscular East Buttress that gives access to a number of routes onto England's two highest summits.

The hiking routes to Scafell Pike from here are relatively straightforward, if a little bit rugged. To attain Scafell from Mickledore, walkers have two choices: Lord's Rake, an atmospheric scramble through a gully on the mountain's north side; or Foxes Rake, an easier but no less strenuous hike to the south.

Rock climbers can access Scafell via Broad Stand, a 'moderate' climb where the consequences of a slip at the crux can be fatal. It is a mountain rescue blackspot and has sadly seen many deaths over the years. Despite being the quickest way between Scafell Pike and Scafell, it is not a route for hikers.

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6.16 km

Ascent to Mickledore

Highlight • Climb

The ascent up to Mickledore from the end of the climbers traverse is steep, rocky and loose and not particularly pleasant, but is the only way to reach it from Hollow Stones unless descending from Scafell Pike.

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

2.91 km

334 m

167 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

2.37 km

1.81 km

168 m

166 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

24°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

Wasdale Head Car Park