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North West England

View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

Hard

4.8

(47)

409

hikers

View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale

04:52

7.93km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.95 km for 2.04 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.19 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views on the way up Scafell pike

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2

1.44 km

Wast Water

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake and a nearby campsite at the foothills of Scafell Pike.

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3

1.46 km

Brown Tongue Stream and Waterfall

Highlight • River

Nice section of your route up Scafell.

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4

1.81 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful part of the country great hiking highly recommended

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5

2.84 km

Ascent to Mickledore

Highlight • Climb

The ascent up to Mickledore from the end of the climbers traverse is steep, rocky and loose and not particularly pleasant, but is the only way to reach it from Hollow Stones unless descending from Scafell Pike.

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6

3.10 km

Mickledore Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

For mountain lovers, there are few more magical places in the Lake District than Mickledore, the pass between Scafell Pike and Scafell. It is an exciting ridge of rock backed …

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3.85 km

Scafell Pike

Peak

8

5.57 km

Trail Junction to Scafell Pike and Symonds Knott

Highlight • Trail

Time to choose the right trail: to the Left - the easiest way to the Scafell Pike, to the Right - Symonds Knott, Sca Fell and also for Scafell Pike.

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9

6.77 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

Highlight • River

B

7.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

891 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

3.36 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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