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Scafell Pike via Cam Spout

By Dave Roberts   

on September 9, 2012    No ratings yet.

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

Scafell Pike via Cam Spout

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

17.26 km

Ascent

968 m

Time

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

Start Location

Difficulty

Hard Walk

Hazards

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Scafell Pike via Cam Spout Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Scafell Pike via Cam Spout

A slightly longer than usual approach to Scafell Pike that starts from Eskdale. It’s a wilder walk, with the long approach from Eskdale and the crossing of the boggy Great Moss and finishing off with an easy scramble up the Cam Spout just for good measure.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the Wainwright of Scafell Pike

This walk includes the Hewitt of Scafell Pike

This walk includes the Nuttall of Scafell Pike

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
17.26 km 968 m

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

Activivity Type: Hard Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

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 :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Lake District Mountain Weather

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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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