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Scafell and Slight Side from Eskdale

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Overview

England's second highest mountain from Eskdale - a tough and rocky walk involving some steep scrambling

Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:
961.9m / 3156ft
Type:
circular

Jubilee Bridge Eskdale - Scale Bridge - Cam Spout Crag - Foxes Tarn - Scafell - Slight Side - Cat Crag - Taw House - Jubilee Bridge

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 21300 01101
Nearest postcode:
CA19 1TH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Jubilee Bridge car park at the head of Eskdale/foot of Hard Knott Pass

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