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Scafell Pike

£77.00

Book with Helvellyn or Catbells to make it a full weekend adventure and get £10 off.

Climb to the highest peak in England and experience the true beauty of the Lake District with stunning views of Wastwater lake. This steep but beautiful backdrop will see you walk up through the valley under the watchful eye of Scafell before finding the switchbacks that take you up to the 978 m summit of Scafell Pike.

The summit trig and platform is a wonderful place to visit, with incredible 360° views on a clear day stretching across the Lake District fells, the Irish Sea, and beyond. This is the classic Wasdale Head route — one of the most rewarding and iconic ways to stand on top of England.

Trip Highlights

  • Summit England’s highest mountain (978 m)

  • Classic Wasdale Head route with dramatic valley views

  • Stunning views over Wastwater and the surrounding fells

  • Rewarding switchbacks and a true mountain summit experience

  • Small-group guiding

  • Certificate of completion on the highest point in England

Dates:

Book with Helvellyn or Catbells to make it a full weekend adventure and get £10 off.

Climb to the highest peak in England and experience the true beauty of the Lake District with stunning views of Wastwater lake. This steep but beautiful backdrop will see you walk up through the valley under the watchful eye of Scafell before finding the switchbacks that take you up to the 978 m summit of Scafell Pike.

The summit trig and platform is a wonderful place to visit, with incredible 360° views on a clear day stretching across the Lake District fells, the Irish Sea, and beyond. This is the classic Wasdale Head route — one of the most rewarding and iconic ways to stand on top of England.

Trip Highlights

  • Summit England’s highest mountain (978 m)

  • Classic Wasdale Head route with dramatic valley views

  • Stunning views over Wastwater and the surrounding fells

  • Rewarding switchbacks and a true mountain summit experience

  • Small-group guiding

  • Certificate of completion on the highest point in England

Catbells
Catbells
£63.00
Helvellyn
Helvellyn
£77.00

  • Date

    Pick your date

  • Distance

    9km

  • Duration

    4-5 hours

  • Elevation

    910m

  • Difficulty

    Hard

ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURE

    • Expert guiding

    • Full detailed Welcome Pack sent to you immediately upon booking (includes complete itinerary, kit list, parking information, local accommodation & eateries guide, and more)

    • Comprehensive safety briefing and group support throughout the day

    • Education about the Lake District National Park and Scafell Pike itself

    • Certification of completion

    • Full care and support from base to summit and back

  • This ascent is perfect for:

    • Walkers with a good level of fitness who enjoy steep terrain and a proper mountain challenge

    • Those wanting to tick off England’s highest peak via the classic Wasdale route

    • Adventurers looking for a rewarding and scenic Lake District mountain day

    Fitness level: Good level of fitness required. The route is steep with sustained ascent, so you should be comfortable walking 9 km with 910 m of elevation gain.

  • We meet at Lakehead Car Park and follow the classic Wasdale Head route up through the valley. The path climbs steadily with switchbacks leading to the summit plateau of Scafell Pike. After enjoying the views we descend the same route back to the car park.

  • Lake District weather can change quickly — it may be warm in the valley but cold and windy on the summit. Proper waterproofs and layered clothing are essential. Full weather and kit guidance is provided in your Welcome Pack after booking.

    • All trips are led by qualified and experienced guides

    • We carry group first aid kits, emergency shelter and communication devices

    • Safety briefing at the start of every trip

    • We adjust the pace for the group and turn back if conditions require it

    • Full risk assessment and Leave No Trace principles followed on every walk