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View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

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View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

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View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

04:52

7.93km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: July 15, 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 2.95 km for 2.04 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.19 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views on the way up Scafell pike

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1.44 km

Wast Water

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake and a nearby campsite at the foothills of Scafell Pike.

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1.46 km

Brown Tongue Stream and Waterfall

Highlight • River

Nice section of your route up Scafell.

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1.81 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful part of the country great hiking highly recommended

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3.10 km

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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3.54 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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3.85 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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6.77 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

Highlight • River

7.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

891 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

3.36 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

26°C

12°C

0 %

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View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

View of Wast Water

Wast Water

Brown Tongue Stream and Waterfall

View of Wast Water

Mickledore Pass

Rocky Trail on Scafell Pike

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Waterfall in Lake District National Park

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