Scafell Pike (Lake District)

At 3210 feet (977m), Scafell Pike is one of only four 'three-thousanders' (mountains over 3000 feet) in England. It is also the highest mountain in England. Not too grand a height, when you think of the Alps of Switzerland, France and the like - or even closer to home Scotland - but if you ever do scale this mountain, believe you me, you will know that you have climbed a mountain! Scafell Pike is situated in the mid to southern end of the English Lake District. Millions flock here every year and walking in general has become more popular over the last few years. It is nestled between other grand mountains, with equally grand names, such as Great Gable and ...  Read the complete review

Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England. Situated in the Lake District, this mountain stands at 3209 feet above sea level. This peak is in the West of the national park and is one of its finest mountains. I have been up Scafell pike three times. First time it was in a three peaks challenge we did, so most of it was in the dark and it was a real quick up and down. The second time was a stroll up at sunset which was really spectacular and the final time we went the long was round to get a real feel for the mountain and try a more complex route. Scafell Pike is as I mentioned the highest mountain in England. But it is by no means the most ...  Read the complete review

Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at just under 1,000 metres (around 3,200 feet). It's situated in the Lake District, in Cumbria. Scafell Pike isn't to be confused with Scafell, which is a separate mountain top, although is very close by. I attempted to walk up this mountain recently, although as I had been walking elsewhere in the area, I wasn't able to reach the top, but came to within just a few hundred feet. The mountain is incredibly beautiful, as is the whole area, with large valleys, lakes, waterfalls and wonderful views, especially if the weather is good. If you reasonably fit, you should have no trouble reaching the top ...  Read the complete review