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Scafell Pike and Scafell via Brown Tongue

By Dave Roberts   

on September 9, 2012    5/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, Lake District National Park, Lake District's Southern Fells

Scafell Pike and Scafell via Brown Tongue

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

9.77 km

Ascent

1136 m

Time

6 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Wastwater

Difficulty

Hard Walk

Hazards

Steep ground.

Weather Forecast:

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Scafell Pike and Scafell via Brown Tongue Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Scafell Pike and Scafell via Brown Tongue

This walk to the summit of England’s highest mountain starts from the National Trust Campsite in Wasdale Head and ascends via Brown Tongue. It also takes you over Scafell, though via the walker’s route and not via Broad Stand which requires some climbing skill. It’s then a steady descent via Green How to the start.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the 2 Wainwrights of Scafell Pike, Scafell

This walk includes the 2 Hewitts of Scafell Pike, Scafell

This walk includes the 2 Nuttalls of Scafell Pike, Scafell

Route Start Location: Wastwater

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
9.77 km 1136 m 6 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Hard Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Toilet block at Wasdale Head village green
Ritson’s Bar – Wasdale Head Inn

Hazards

Steep ground.

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking : CA20 1EX

Wasdale Head village green and Wastwater

Public Transport:

None

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Weather Forecast:

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Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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