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Sprinkling Tarn – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

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Sprinkling Tarn – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

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Sprinkling Tarn – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

05:26

13.0km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 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 8.19 km for 859 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

Sty Head Stretcher Box

Highlight • Trail

Sty Head is the apex of an ancient and wild trade route between Borrowdale and Wasdale, the Styhead Pass. Right in the mountainous heart of the Lake District, it separates …

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3.87 km

View of Styhead Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A nice place to stop and have a bite to eat, or allow others to catch up. Has been known that a few wild campers pitch up here.

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4.73 km

Sprinkling Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Sprinkling Tarn is an idyllic stretch of still water surrounded by the dramatic and imposing rock faces of Great Gable and Great End. A serene, peaceful spot on the long hike up Scafell Pike.

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7.80 km

Broad Crag Col

Mountain Pass

8.12 km

Scafell Pike summit

Highlight • Summit

At 3,209 feet (978 m) Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain. The summit is also one of the most stunning due to its remote location and awe-inspiring views. While many …

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8.67 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Lake

Any view down onto Wast Water is bliss. Such a stunning location.

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9.74 km

Hollow Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

I've been to many mountains in the UK but this climb was the hardest. The views from above compensate for the effort and fatigue.

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10.5 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful part of the country great hiking highly recommended

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11.1 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views on the way up Scafell pike

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

3.51 km

2.33 km

124 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

2.60 km

2.39 km

1.90 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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13°C

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Sprinkling Tarn – Scafell Pike summit loop from Wasdale Head

Sty Head Stretcher Box

View of Styhead Tarn

Sprinkling Tarn

Scafell Pike summit

View of Wast Water

Hollow Stones

View of Wast Water

View of Wast Water

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