Scafell Pike Public Guided Walk

Duration: Around 7-8 hours Distance: 13.9km / 8.6 miles Total Ascent: 1109m / 3640ft Wainwrights: Scafell Pike (977m), Broad Crag (934m), Ill Crag (930m) & Great End (910m) Meeting Point: Seathwaite Farm Scafell Pike is England’s Highest Mountain, standing at an impressive 977m tall. It is a beckoning symbol that at some point in your life must be climbed, with all paths to the top crossing remote, rugged and wild terrain. We begin this guided walk in the idyllic hamlet of Seathwaite. From there we follow the trail beyond Stockley Bridge rising up towards Sty Head Tarn before taking in the impressive corridor route up to the summit of Scafell Pike. Our decent takes us along the broad ridge over Ill Crag and Broad Crag, with an optional short detour to Great End, before dropping down back to Stockley Bridge and our end point back at Seathwaite. “The ascent of Scafell Pike is the toughest proposition the ‘collector’ of summits is called upon to attempt, and t is the one above all that, as a patriot, he cannot omit .” “This is it: the mecca of all weary pilgrims in Lakeland: the place of many ceremonies and celebrations, of bonfires and birthday parties; the ultimate; the supreme; the one object above others; the highest ground in England; the top of Scafell Pike.” - Alfred Wainwright WHAT TO BRING - Walking boots (waterproof recommended) - Clothing suitable for walking (no jeans) - Rucksack (waterproof liner recommended) - Waterproof jacket and trousers - Warm layer, hat and gloves - Sun hat, sun glasses and sun cream - Water bottle (minimum 1 litre) - Packed lunch - Head torch (charged) - Any personal medication including Epipens This list is mandatory year round. If you are missing any items please get in touch. Arriving to a walk without these items may result in you being turned away. THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 4 PARTICIPANTS TO RUN. Participants must be 12 years or older with a good level of fitness. For younger participants, smaller groups, or bespoke options, get in touch to book a Private Guided Walk.