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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North West England

Sca Fell

Also known as: Scafell

In or near Boot.

Free admission

Sca Fell — Named summit at 963.9 m.

Sca Fell, mountains & hills in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth · 6.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sca Fell is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 963.9 m.". Coordinates: 54.4475°, -3.2247°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Scafell Pikes SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Scafell ( or ; also spelled Sca Fell, previously Scawfell) is a mountain in the Lake District region of Cumbria, England. It has a height of 964 metres (3,163 feet), making it the second-highest mountain in England after its neighbour, Scafell Pike, from which it is separated by Mickledore col.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.4475, -3.2247
Address
Cumbria, England
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth6.6 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Sca Fell

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Hostels · North West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sca Fell?
Sca Fell is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Sca Fell?
Sca Fell — Named summit at 963.9 m.
How do I get to Sca Fell?
The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 6.6 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4475°, -3.2247°.
Is Sca Fell a protected site?
Yes — Sca Fell is part of the Scafell Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Sca Fell free to visit?
Yes, Sca Fell is free to enter.
How do I get to Sca Fell?
The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 6.6 km away.