Mountains & hills · North West England
Scafell
In or near Boot.
Scafell — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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
- Dalegarth · 6.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Scafell is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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: Scafell Pikes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scafell is a prominent mountain located in North-West England, part of the Lake District National Park. It is renowned for being the highest peak in England, standing at 978 metres. The mountain is a popular destination for walkers and climbers, offering a range of challenging routes and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Scafell is characterised by its rugged terrain and dramatic granite cliffs, attracting outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4475, -3.2247
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638455 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scafell?
- Scafell is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Scafell?
- Scafell — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Scafell?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 6.6 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4475°, -3.2247°.
- Is Scafell a protected site?
- Yes — Scafell is part of the Scafell Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scafell?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 6.6 km away.