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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale

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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale

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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale

05:59

10.4km

1,150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.07 km for 315 m

After 5.03 km for 1.23 km

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Parking

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3.16 km

Summit cairn on Lingmell

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.88 km

View of Great Gable

Highlight • Summit

4.57 km

Broad Crag Col

Highlight • Trail

The step is a tricky decent before the final push

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4.90 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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5.65 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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6.02 km

Foxes Rake (Foxes Tarn Gully)

Highlight • Gorge

Foxes Rake is a scramble route between Scafell Pike and Sca Fell. Stick to the gully itself which has water running down it from Foxes Tarn. In winter the water can freeze so look out for icy patches, in heavy rain it can be gushing, but on a dry day you can make your way up without getting wet.

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6.39 km

Foxes Rake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Foxes Rake up to the tarn is the “easy” way to Scafell from Mickledore but it isn’t without its challenges. In summer it is usually dry so is a straightforward scramble up. In winter it can become a serious undertaking under snow, and without snow the water can turn to ice which persists because the sun never gets here much in winter.
At least it is easier than some of the other alternatives.

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9.95 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Lake

The views at the top of Scafell Pike are worth the sacrifice of climbing this mountain.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

3.03 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

2.97 km

1.15 km

630 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

11°C

3°C

36 %

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Summit cairn on Lingmell – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale

Summit cairn on Lingmell

View of Great Gable

Broad Crag Col

Scafell Pike summit

Mickledore Pass

Foxes Rake (Foxes Tarn Gully)

Foxes Rake

View of Wast Water

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