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Broad Stand

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Broad Stand

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  • Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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    August 27, 2024

    Hiking

    Broad Stand is not a way for walkers to gain access to Scafell from Mickledore. It is often used by rock climbers in descent but it is a serious climb and many accidents have happened here.
    If you are trying to access Scafell, descend south towards Eskdale then scramble up Foxes Gully to Foxes Tarn and the scree slope to the summit. This is safe in all but winter conditions.

    August 20, 2025

    Hiking

    Hard walk on top of scree, will have you breathing heavy at the top

    April 5, 2026

    Hiking

    An accident blackspot and only suitable for climbers. Visit Wasdale mountain rescue website for information. Decent to the south via foxes tarn if transiting from Scafell to/from Scafell Pike. The Foxes tarn route in its self is steep and arduous. Alternatively for another step and arduous route take Lords Rake to the north
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    View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

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    Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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