What is the easiest route up Scafell Pike?
The easiest route to Scafell Pike is the direct line via Brown Tongue from Wasdale. This route whilst popular with people who just want to bag the summit only really scratches the surface of what’s on offer. A better choice is to indulge in a longer approach that explores all the nuances of this great mountain range.
Which is harder to climb Snowdon or Scafell Pike?
Scafell Pike is usually completed second by 24 hour Three Peaks Challengers. Apparently that means it’s slightly harder to climb than Snowdon, but we’d contest that. It depends so much on the weather, for a start. The Lake District doesn’t seem to get winter conditions (i.e. snow and ice) as consistently as Snowdonia.
Which is the easiest route up Great Gable?
Great Gable from Esk Hause via The Breast Route This is generally regarded as the easiest route up Great Gable, starting from Sty Head. You can get here from Seathwaite or from Wasdale on good tracks. While generally regarded as being one of the most straightforward routes the final section has some loose sections.
How difficult is the corridor route up Scafell Pike?
The route difficulty is fairly easy, probably touching a grade 1 but more on the side of a rocky walk. Parking: Any space on the road up to the farm at Seathwaite (Google Maps).
Which is the easiest route up Helvellyn?
Thirlmere
Thirlmere is considered the easiest route to climb Helvellyn. The approach up the mountain from Thirlmere is considered much easier than the aforementioned journeys. Hikers climb the shortest route up the mountain via Helvellyn Gill and Lower Man to the summit.
Is Swirral Edge easier than Striding Edge?
Swirral Edge is not as extreme as Striding Edge and is much easier to climb down. Keep right at the next junction of footpaths to start the return to Glenridding Car Park. For those wishing to conquer another peak, you can turn left and summit Catstye Cam (890 m).
How to get to Lingmell Col and Broad Crag?
From the crossing of Piers Gill, leave the Corridor Route and take this shortcut towards the ‘old wall’ and Lingmell Col. “Eastwards, a high saddle connects the fell with Scafell Pike, but on other sides steep slopes descend abruptly from the wide top.” Lingmell 2 Looking back to Broad Crag, Broad Crag Col and Dropping Crag
How do I get to Kirk Fell from Piers Gill?
Lingmell Crag, Kirk Fell and Great Gable from Piers Gill. From the crossing of Piers Gill, leave the Corridor Route and take this shortcut towards the ‘old wall’ and Lingmell Col. “Eastwards, a high saddle connects the fell with Scafell Pike, but on other sides steep slopes descend abruptly from the wide top.” Lingmell 2
Why visit Kirkfell crags and Lingmell?
From the north, the grand buttresses of Kirkfell Crags do provide passage to the summit plateau, and the views all around from Kirk Fell’s twin tops are very rewarding. Lingmell’s grandest possession is the deep ravine of Piers Gill, but also, like Kirk Fell, both provide magnificent views of Great Gable.
How steep is Beck Head and Great Gable from Lingmell?
Kirk Fell, Beck Head and Great Gable from Lingmell We now leave the summit and head down to Wasdale via Lingmell’s west shoulder. It is very steep, and tired knees will hurt. “The shoulder route is a quick and easy way down, with excellent views….”