Mountains & hills · North West England
Scafell Pike
In or near Threlkeld.
Scafell Pike — a hill or mountain in england north east.
Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 3.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Scafell Pike is a named hill or mountain in england north east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, located in North-East England. It stands at 978 metres above sea level, making it a prominent feature of the Lake District National Park. The mountain is popular with hikers and climbers, offering various routes to the summit. Its rugged terrain and stunning views attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5863, -3.0017
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11704020 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scafell Pike?
- Scafell Pike is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Scafell Pike?
- Scafell Pike — a hill or mountain in england north east.
- How do I get to Scafell Pike?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 3.7 km away. Its coordinates are 54.5863°, -3.0017°.
- Is Scafell Pike a protected site?
- Yes — Scafell Pike is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scafell Pike?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 3.7 km away.