Stockley Bridge – Sprinkling Tarn loop from Honister Pass

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Stockley Bridge – Sprinkling Tarn loop from Honister Pass

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Stockley Bridge – Sprinkling Tarn loop from Honister Pass

06:21

17.5km

880m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very 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: August 18, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 9.28 km for 858 m

After 11.6 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.84 km

Stockley Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

On the way up, this is where the adventure really starts, totally surrounded by mountains. On the way back down, you know you are nearly back, only around 20 minutes …

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Styhead Tarn

Lake

4.54 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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5.47 km

Sprinklin Tarn is a mountain lake at the foot of Great End. Sprinkling Tarn is known as one of the wettest places in England with an annual average of 5 meters of rainwater.

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5.70 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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8.59 km

Broad Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing at 3,064 feet (934 meters), Broad Crag is the fourth highest peak in the Scafell range, following Scafell Pike, Scafell and Ill Crag. While thousands of hikers pass within …

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9.21 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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10.3 km

Lingmell Col

Mountain Pass

17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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