Scafell Pike from Langdale
About the Route
Great Langdale lays claim to have the most viewed skyline in The Lake District, that of the Langdale Pikes. And what a skyline it is. Onwards toward Esk Hause brings us to the stone wind-shelter, a good place for a rest and snack before more easy going terrain takies us to Esk Hause proper. Here we not only glimpse our onward route, but also gain views to the Great Moss and beyond, for a real wilderness feel. The path soon becomes very rocky, with boulders everywhere as we gain the Scafell Plateau at Ill Crag. From here to the summit of Scafell Pike the terrain is rough but rarely steep. We pass the summit of Broad Crag along the way. Return is via the same route. Trust us when we say it will feel completely different.
Our route to Scafell Pike begins at the foot of the Langdale Pikes at the traditional walkers & climbers pub, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. We initially follow the Cumbria Way before climbing beneath Bowfell to reach Angle Tarn. Here we are rewarded with amazing mountain scenery all around and the prospect of more gentle terrain ahead, for a while!
Quick Facts
Starting point is at The National Trust car park opposite The Old Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale How far is it? About 12 miles / 19km How long will it take? Between 6 – 8 hours How much ascent? Around 1000 metres Level of difficulty: High What’s the terrain like? Long sections of almost flat walking on wide tracks, interspersed with steeper sections on smaller paths. As with the other routes, paths deteriorate as we near the summit of Scafell Pike.
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