Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale

Stenuous high level route across England's highest mountains


Route outline for walk c110:

Eskdale  -  Wha House Farm  -  Hare Crag  -  Quagrigg Moss  -  Slight Side  -  Sca Fell  -  Symonds Knott  -  Mickledore  -  Scafell Pike  -  Broad Crag  -  Ill Crag  -  Great End  -  Esk Hause  -  Esk Pike  -  Ore Gap  -  Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top)  -  Bow Fell (Bowfell)  -  Bowfell Buttress  -  Cambridge Crag  -  Flat Crag  -  Climbers' Traverse (optional)  -  Three Tarns  -  Great Moss  -  Brotherikeld  -  Eskdale



Points of Interest/Notes on this walk:

In good weather you can see mountains in Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man from the summit of Scafell Pike so try and go in on a clear day.

At an elevation of 832m (2,731ft), Broad Crag Tarn is the highest body of standing water in England. It can be found approximately 420 m south west of the summit of Scafell Pike.


Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

hewitt
7
English
Mountains
Wainwright
6
Wainwrights
 English Nuttalls
9
English
Nuttalls
Dewey
0
English
Deweys
Wainwright Outlying Fell
0
Wainwright
Outlying Fells
marilyn
1
Marilyn
Bridget
0
Bridgets

Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk:

The highest point of this walk is Scafell Pike at 978m (3210ft). Scafell Pike is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (1st highest in England, 8th highest in England & Wales) and a Wainwright (No. 1).

Scafell Pike is also known as an English Nuttall (1st highest in England, 8th highest in England & Wales) and an English Marilyn (1st highest in England, 138th highest in the UK).

Scafell Pike means 'the highest point of 'The Pikes of Sca Fell'. This was the collective term for all the lumps and bumps on the top of the Sca Fell Massif (namely Sca Fell Pike, Sca Fell, Symonds Knott, Broad Crag, Ill Crag and Great End) when it was donated to The National Trust by Lord Leconfield in 1919. Sca Fell Pike became Scafell Pike (without the space) due to an error by the Ordnance Survey and the name stuck.' and is pronounced 'Though Scafell Pike is usually pronounced 'Skar Fell Pyke', the Lake District locals pronounce it 'SKOR-fall Pyke' with the emphasis on the first syllable. Indeed, many older texts spell it 'Skawfell Pike'.

The summit of Scafell Pike is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point. Scafell Pike is the highest point in the county of Cumbria, the highest point in The Lake District National Park and the highest point in England. It was also the highest point in the old county of Cumberland.

Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Sca Fell at 964m (3163ft). Sca Fell is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (2nd highest in England, 10th highest in England & Wales) and a Wainwright (No. 2).

Sca Fell is also known as an English Nuttall (2nd highest in England, 11th highest in England & Wales).

You will also reach the summit of Symonds Knott at 959m (3147ft). Symonds Knott is also known as an English Nuttall (3rd highest in England, 13th highest in England & Wales).

Along the way you will also bag:


You can find more walks near this one on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL6 The English Lakes - South Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Maps (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


Some Photos and Pictures from Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale

In no particular order . . .

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Sca Fell (centre left), Mickledore, Scafell Pike and Ill Crag from Three Tarns

Sca Fell (centre left), Mickledore, Scafell Pike and Ill Crag from Three Tarns

Photo: Tim Hope (118)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bowfell Buttress (left), Great Langdale and The Langdale Pikes (with Harrison Stickle prominent) from the col between Bow Fell (Bowfell) and Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top)

Bowfell Buttress (left), Great Langdale and The Langdale Pikes (with Harrison Stickle prominent) from the col between Bow Fell (Bowfell) and Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top)

Photo: Alan Wainwright (181)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Symonds Knott from Mickledore

Symonds Knott from Mickledore

Photo: Craig Carter (29)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Shelter Crags, Gunson Knott and Crinkle Crags from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Shelter Crags, Gunson Knott and Crinkle Crags from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (134)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Looking south west towards Hard Knott, Harter Fell (Eskdale),  Lingcove Bridge and Eskdale from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Looking south west towards Hard Knott, Harter Fell (Eskdale), Lingcove Bridge and Eskdale from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Graeme Hogg (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bow Fell (Bowfell) summit

Bow Fell (Bowfell) summit

Photo: Tony Higgs (12)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On Scafell Pike

On Scafell Pike

Photo: Phil Jackson (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Me with Stuart Nicholson and Ryan McDowell on Scafell Pike.

Me with Stuart Nicholson and Ryan McDowell on Scafell Pike.

Photo: Jonathan Ashforth (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On Bow Fell (Bowfell)

On Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Lee Camfield (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Great Gable (right) and The Buttermere Fells (centre) from Scafell Pike

Great Gable (right) and The Buttermere Fells (centre) from Scafell Pike

Photo: David Cochrane (9)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On the top of Scafell Pike

On the top of Scafell Pike

Photo: Graeme Stephenson (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - *Bow Fell (Bowfell), Crinkle Crags (Long Top), Gunson Knott and Crinkle Crags (South Top)  from Mickledore (between Scafell Pike and Sca Fell)

*Bow Fell (Bowfell), Crinkle Crags (Long Top), Gunson Knott and Crinkle Crags (South Top) from Mickledore (between Scafell Pike and Sca Fell)

Photo: Wayne Hill (16)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The View from the West Wall Traverse

The View from the West Wall Traverse

Photo: Christine Shepherd (833)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Illgill Head (left), Wast Water and Middle Fell (right) from Scafell Pike

Illgill Head (left), Wast Water and Middle Fell (right) from Scafell Pike

Photo: Tony Higgs (30)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Illgill Head and Wast Water from Sca Fell

Illgill Head and Wast Water from Sca Fell

Photo: Greg Campbell (9)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Eskdale from Ill Crag (Scafell Massif)

Eskdale from Ill Crag (Scafell Massif)

Photo: Stephen Dawson (7)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Summit of Scafell Pike

The Summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: David Cochrane (7)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Burnmoor Tarn from Sca Fell

Burnmoor Tarn from Sca Fell

Photo: Paul Coulter (4)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Little Stand (foreground), Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco) (left), Wetherlam and The Old Man of Coniston (right) from Slight Side

Little Stand (foreground), Pike of Blisco (Pike o' Blisco) (left), Wetherlam and The Old Man of Coniston (right) from Slight Side

Photo: Greg Campbell (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On summit of Scafell Pike in May 2010

On summit of Scafell Pike in May 2010

Photo: Garry Dickinson (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Father and Sons on top of Scafell Pike

Father and Sons on top of Scafell Pike

Photo: Chris Budd (4)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Rossett Pike and Black Crags from the top of Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Rossett Pike and Black Crags from the top of Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (132)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Great Moss and Crinkle Crags from the lower slopes of Sca Fell

Great Moss and Crinkle Crags from the lower slopes of Sca Fell

Photo: David Hayter (381)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Yewbarrow (centre) and Kirk Fell (right) from Sca Fell

Yewbarrow (centre) and Kirk Fell (right) from Sca Fell

Photo: Ian McCutcheon (4)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Wast Water from the summit of Sca Fell

Wast Water from the summit of Sca Fell

Photo: Craig Carter (22)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Hard Knott from Eskdale

Hard Knott from Eskdale

Photo: Tim Hope (92)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On the top of Scafell Pike with Mac the Dog

On the top of Scafell Pike with Mac the Dog

Photo: Susan Hutchings (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bow Fell (Bowfell) from the Three Tarns col between Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Bow Fell (Bowfell) from the Three Tarns col between Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Dean Richardson (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Moss Detail on Esk Pike

Moss Detail on Esk Pike

Photo: David Hayter (45)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Esk Pike summit cairn

Esk Pike summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (505)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The West Wall Traverse

The West Wall Traverse

Photo: Christine Shepherd (834)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - View from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

View from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (125)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bowfell Buttress from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Bowfell Buttress from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (120)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Ill Crag (left) Broad Crag (centre) and Scafell Pike (right) from Great End (Scafell Massif)

Ill Crag (left) Broad Crag (centre) and Scafell Pike (right) from Great End (Scafell Massif)

Photo: Stephen Dawson (11)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On Sca Fell summit

On Sca Fell summit

Photo: John Dyason (3)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - A grand view overlooking the valley of upper Wasdale from Esk Hause with Pillar, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Green Gable taking centre stage

A grand view overlooking the valley of upper Wasdale from Esk Hause with Pillar, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Green Gable taking centre stage

Photo: Andy Malcolm (228)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Cambridge Crag and Bowfell Buttress from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Cambridge Crag and Bowfell Buttress from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (119)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Langdale Pikes and Windermere from Great End (Scafell Massif)

The Langdale Pikes and Windermere from Great End (Scafell Massif)

Photo: Stephen Dawson (8)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Illgill Head and Wast Water from Sca Fell

Illgill Head and Wast Water from Sca Fell

Photo: Paul Coulter (5)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Great Langdale from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Great Langdale from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Peter Swan (11)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike in the snow!!

Scafell Pike in the snow!!

Photo: Graham Drew (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Harter Fell (Eskdale) (back), Hard Knott and The Lingcove Valley from Bow Fell (Bowfell) summit cairn

Harter Fell (Eskdale) (back), Hard Knott and The Lingcove Valley from Bow Fell (Bowfell) summit cairn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (179)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bow Fell (Bowfell) from Scafell Pike

Bow Fell (Bowfell) from Scafell Pike

Photo: David Cochrane (8)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Mist on Esk Pike

Mist on Esk Pike

Photo: David Hayter (41)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Looking down Greta Gill to Wasdale from Great End with Red Pike (Wasdale), Little Scoat Fell, Kirk Fell and Great Gable beyond

Looking down Greta Gill to Wasdale from Great End with Red Pike (Wasdale), Little Scoat Fell, Kirk Fell and Great Gable beyond

Photo: Andy Malcolm (230)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Gate Crag from Eskdale

Gate Crag from Eskdale

Photo: Colin Jenkins (18)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Me and mate Mike on Scafell Pike

Me and mate Mike on Scafell Pike

Photo: Karen Parry (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On the summit of Sca Fell

On the summit of Sca Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (836)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The tiny cairn on the summit of Slight Side

The tiny cairn on the summit of Slight Side

Photo: Christine Shepherd (837)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Wast Water with Middle Fell & Seatallan beyond from Scafell Pike

Wast Water with Middle Fell & Seatallan beyond from Scafell Pike

Photo: Steven Robinson (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Scafell Massif - Sca Fell, Symonds Knott, Mickledore, Scafell Pike, Ill Crag & Great End - with Bow Fell (Bowfell) in the right foreground from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top)

The Scafell Massif - Sca Fell, Symonds Knott, Mickledore, Scafell Pike, Ill Crag & Great End - with Bow Fell (Bowfell) in the right foreground from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top)

Photo: Alan Wainwright (182)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bow Fell (Bowfell)'s Great Slab

Bow Fell (Bowfell)'s Great Slab

Photo: Tim Hope (131)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Great Gable peeping up through the clouds during a cloud inversion from Scafell Pike

Great Gable peeping up through the clouds during a cloud inversion from Scafell Pike

Photo: Christine Shepherd (352)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Sam at Scafell Pike summit

Sam at Scafell Pike summit

Photo: Stephen Cooper (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Scafell Massif from the cairn on the summit of Esk Pike

The Scafell Massif from the cairn on the summit of Esk Pike

Photo: Alan Wainwright (186)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Burnmoor Tarn from Slight Side

Burnmoor Tarn from Slight Side

Photo: Greg Campbell (5)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Views from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Views from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (122)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Ice on Scafell Pike

Ice on Scafell Pike

Photo: Mick Fox (9)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Great Gable from Sca Fell

Great Gable from Sca Fell

Photo: Gerry Ball (56)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Esk Pike and Bow Fell (Bowfell) from Slight Side

Esk Pike and Bow Fell (Bowfell) from Slight Side

Photo: Greg Campbell (4)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Pillar (left), Kirk Fell and Great Gable (right) from Sca Fell

Pillar (left), Kirk Fell and Great Gable (right) from Sca Fell

Photo: Greg Campbell (11)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Rossett Crag, Black Crags, Mart Crag, Pike of Stickle, The Langdale Pikes, Mickleden and Great Langdale from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Rossett Crag, Black Crags, Mart Crag, Pike of Stickle, The Langdale Pikes, Mickleden and Great Langdale from The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (121)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Clouds gathering over Birker Fell & Harter Crag (Eskdale) from Eskdale

Clouds gathering over Birker Fell & Harter Crag (Eskdale) from Eskdale

Photo: David Hayter (197)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Burnmoor Tarn from Sca Fell

Burnmoor Tarn from Sca Fell

Photo: Greg Campbell (8)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Me and my walking friends from work on Scafell Pike

Me and my walking friends from work on Scafell Pike

Photo: Chris Haselden (23)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Tracey Parnell at the top of Scafell Pike in May 2012

Tracey Parnell at the top of Scafell Pike in May 2012

Photo: Tracey Parnell (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell (left) and Wast Water (centre) from Scafell Pike

Scafell (left) and Wast Water (centre) from Scafell Pike

Photo: David Cochrane (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Wast Water from summit of Sca Fell

Wast Water from summit of Sca Fell

Photo: Sean Harrison (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Sellafield from Broad Crag summit

Sellafield from Broad Crag summit

Photo: Craig Carter (41)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - A crowded Scafell Pike summit from the summit of Sca Fell

A crowded Scafell Pike summit from the summit of Sca Fell

Photo: Craig Carter (38)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Esk Pike from Ore Gap

Esk Pike from Ore Gap

Photo: Alan Wainwright (185)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Great Gable (back), Lingmell, the shoulder of Scafell Pike and Mickeldore from Symonds Knott

Great Gable (back), Lingmell, the shoulder of Scafell Pike and Mickeldore from Symonds Knott

Photo: Greg Campbell (12)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Me, on top of Scafell Pike at 21:55hrs on June 20th, 2012

Me, on top of Scafell Pike at 21:55hrs on June 20th, 2012

Photo: David Bald (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - My son on his first boys mountain climb up Scafell Pike with his Dad and Grandad

My son on his first boys mountain climb up Scafell Pike with his Dad and Grandad

Photo: Joanne Farman (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Burnmoor Tarn from Slight Side

Burnmoor Tarn from Slight Side

Photo: David Hayter (378)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

On The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (124)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - *Kirk Fell and Great Gable from Scafell Pike,

*Kirk Fell and Great Gable from Scafell Pike,

Photo: Wayne Hill (15)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - My daughter (11) conquering Scafell Pike

My daughter (11) conquering Scafell Pike

Photo: Linda Skilbeck (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On the Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

On the Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (129)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Eskdale from Slight Side

Eskdale from Slight Side

Photo: David Hayter (377)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Lone fell walker on Scafell Pike with Symonds Knott and Sca Fell (left), Wast Water and Seatallen (right) beyond

Lone fell walker on Scafell Pike with Symonds Knott and Sca Fell (left), Wast Water and Seatallen (right) beyond

Photo: Craig Carter (28)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Rock Detail on Esk Pike

Rock Detail on Esk Pike

Photo: David Hayter (44)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Langdale Pikes (left), Rossett Pike (foreground left) and Esk Pike (right) from Esk Hause

The Langdale Pikes (left), Rossett Pike (foreground left) and Esk Pike (right) from Esk Hause

Photo: John Senior (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Ice on Scafell Pike

Ice on Scafell Pike

Photo: Mick Fox (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Sca Fell from Slight Side

Sca Fell from Slight Side

Photo: Greg Campbell (7)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - A moody looking Great Gable from Great End's north ridge close to Custs Gully

A moody looking Great Gable from Great End's north ridge close to Custs Gully

Photo: Andy Malcolm (226)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Yewbarrow (centre) and Pillar (right) from Sca Fell

Yewbarrow (centre) and Pillar (right) from Sca Fell

Photo: Greg Campbell (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Yewbarrow from Scafell Pike

Yewbarrow from Scafell Pike

Photo: Mick Coxon (11)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - A dusting of snow on Crinckle Crags from Great Moss

A dusting of snow on Crinckle Crags from Great Moss

Photo: David Elliott (4)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Climbing towards the col between Broad Crag and Great End

Climbing towards the col between Broad Crag and Great End

Photo: Craig Carter (30)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Approaching Mickledore and Scafell 
        Pike from Wasdale Head

Approaching Mickledore and Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head

Photo: Mick Coxon (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Gunson Knott, Crinkle Crags (Long Top) and Crinkle Crags (South Top) from Slight Side

Gunson Knott, Crinkle Crags (Long Top) and Crinkle Crags (South Top) from Slight Side

Photo: Greg Campbell (3)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Scafell Massif - Slight Side, Sca Fell, Symonds Knott, Mickledore, Scafell Pike and Ill Crag - from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell)

The Scafell Massif - Slight Side, Sca Fell, Symonds Knott, Mickledore, Scafell Pike and Ill Crag - from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Alan Wainwright (180)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike (far left), Ill Crag and the shoulder of Great End (far right) from Esk Hause

Scafell Pike (far left), Ill Crag and the shoulder of Great End (far right) from Esk Hause

Photo: Alan Wainwright (187)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Morecambe Bay from the summit of Scafell Pike

Morecambe Bay from the summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: Tony Higgs (28)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Early morning snow on the summit of Scafell Pike

Early morning snow on the summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: Chris Himsworth (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Harter Fell and Green Crag from Boat How

Harter Fell and Green Crag from Boat How

Photo: Andy Malcolm (165)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Sunshine on the Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Sunshine on the Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (130)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On Bow Fell (Bowfell)

On Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Lee Camfield (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike summit from Ill Crag

Scafell Pike summit from Ill Crag

Photo: Craig Carter (36)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On the Three Tarns col

On the Three Tarns col

Photo: Tim Hope (117)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Crinkle Crags (Crinkle Crags (South Top), Crinkle Crags (Long Top), & Gunson Knott), Bow Fell (Bowfell), Esk Pike & The Langdale Pikes from Loughrigg

Crinkle Crags (Crinkle Crags (South Top), Crinkle Crags (Long Top), & Gunson Knott), Bow Fell (Bowfell), Esk Pike & The Langdale Pikes from Loughrigg

Photo: Gerry Ball (58)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike Summit cairn

Scafell Pike Summit cairn

Photo: Craig Carter (19)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Pete and Alison on the summit of Scafell Pike

Pete and Alison on the summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: John Turner (5)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Esk Pike, Bow Fell (Bowfell), Gunson Knott , Crinkle Crags (Long Top) and Crinkle Crags (South Top) from Scafell Pike

Esk Pike, Bow Fell (Bowfell), Gunson Knott , Crinkle Crags (Long Top) and Crinkle Crags (South Top) from Scafell Pike

Photo: Rob Barklamb (14)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Harter Fell (Eskdale) from Eskdale

Harter Fell (Eskdale) from Eskdale

Photo: Tim Hope (93)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Me and my Dad, having a well earned rest at the top of Scafell Pike having completed all three peaks in the UK National Three Peaks Challenge.

Me and my Dad, having a well earned rest at the top of Scafell Pike having completed all three peaks in the UK National Three Peaks Challenge.

Photo: Fizz Annand (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Red Pike (Wasdale) and Little Scoat Fell (left), Mosedale, Pillar and Kirk Fell (centre) and Great Gable (right) from the summit of Scafell Pike

Red Pike (Wasdale) and Little Scoat Fell (left), Mosedale, Pillar and Kirk Fell (centre) and Great Gable (right) from the summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: Richard Sale (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - *Great Gable (left) and Skiddaw (far distance) from Esk Hause

*Great Gable (left) and Skiddaw (far distance) from Esk Hause

Photo: Wayne Hill (17)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Heading for The Band from the Three Tarns col between Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Heading for The Band from the Three Tarns col between Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Dean Richardson (11)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On the summit of Scafell Pike

On the summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: Joanne Farman (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Eel Tarn taken en-route to Sca Fell from Eskdale

Eel Tarn taken en-route to Sca Fell from Eskdale

Photo: Andy Malcolm (92)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top) and Esk Pike from the shelter on Esk Hause

Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top) and Esk Pike from the shelter on Esk Hause

Photo: Alan Wainwright (188)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The head of Eskdale from Great Moss

The head of Eskdale from Great Moss

Photo: Rob Barklamb (5)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Climbing Scafell Pike

Climbing Scafell Pike

Photo: Steven Robinson (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Lingmell (left) and Kirk Fell in sunlight from near Dropping Crag below Scafell Pike

Lingmell (left) and Kirk Fell in sunlight from near Dropping Crag below Scafell Pike

Photo: Rob Barklamb (16)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Wha House Farm and Esk Dale with Kepple Crag beyond from Hare Crag

Wha House Farm and Esk Dale with Kepple Crag beyond from Hare Crag

Photo: David Hayter (376)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Hard Knott from Slight Side

Hard Knott from Slight Side

Photo: Greg Campbell (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The famous waterspout on The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

The famous waterspout on The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (126)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Holding on to the Trig point on Scafell Pike summit

Holding on to the Trig point on Scafell Pike summit

Photo: Craig Carter (35)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Looking down the Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell) to Great Landdale and the Langdale Pikes

Looking down the Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell) to Great Landdale and the Langdale Pikes

Photo: Tim Hope (133)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike Summit

Scafell Pike Summit

Photo: Mick Fox (5)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Round How peeping through the mist from the bottom of Great End

Round How peeping through the mist from the bottom of Great End

Photo: Christine Shepherd (350)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Harter Fell (Eskdale) (centre left), Cam Spout Crag and Slight Side (centre right) with Eskdale below from Ill Crag summit

Harter Fell (Eskdale) (centre left), Cam Spout Crag and Slight Side (centre right) with Eskdale below from Ill Crag summit

Photo: Craig Carter (31)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - *Great Gable (centre) and Lingmell (left) from Scafell Pike

*Great Gable (centre) and Lingmell (left) from Scafell Pike

Photo: Wayne Hill (22)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike from Great Moss

Scafell Pike from Great Moss

Photo: Rob Barklamb (13)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Rock formations on The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Rock formations on The Climbers' Traverse below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (123)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Walkers on Slight Side

Walkers on Slight Side

Photo: Greg Campbell (6)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Me looking up the West Wall Traverse between Sca Fell and Scafell Pike

Me looking up the West Wall Traverse between Sca Fell and Scafell Pike

Photo: Christine Shepherd (832)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The summit cairn on the top of Burnbank Fell

The summit cairn on the top of Burnbank Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (838)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Burnmoor Tarn, Whin Rigg and Illgill Head from Sca Fell

Burnmoor Tarn, Whin Rigg and Illgill Head from Sca Fell

Photo: Gerry Ball (55)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Ill Crag summit with Scafell Pike beyond

Ill Crag summit with Scafell Pike beyond

Photo: Craig Carter (39)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Looking towards the Isle of Man (Sellafield rather spoils the view) from Sca Fell

Looking towards the Isle of Man (Sellafield rather spoils the view) from Sca Fell

Photo: Gerry Ball (57)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Bow Fell (Bowfell) summit cairn

Bow Fell (Bowfell) summit cairn

Photo: Tony Higgs (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike (right) and Sca Fell (left) with Mickledore (centre) from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Scafell Pike (right) and Sca Fell (left) with Mickledore (centre) from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Peter Swan (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - North from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell)

North from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tony Estcourt (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Nearing the top of Scafell Pike

Nearing the top of Scafell Pike

Photo: Steven Robinson (3)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Birker Fell (Eskdale) crags from Eskdale

Birker Fell (Eskdale) crags from Eskdale

Photo: Tim Hope (91)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Skiddaw and Derwent Water (in distance) with Seathwaite Fell and Sprinkling Tarn (foreground) from Great End (Scafell Massif)

Skiddaw and Derwent Water (in distance) with Seathwaite Fell and Sprinkling Tarn (foreground) from Great End (Scafell Massif)

Photo: Stephen Dawson (10)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Malt bread on the top of Scafell Pike summit

Malt bread on the top of Scafell Pike summit

Photo: Paul Coulter (2)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Looking down the West Wall Traverse

Looking down the West Wall Traverse

Photo: Christine Shepherd (835)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Doctor Bridge, Eskdale

Doctor Bridge, Eskdale

Photo: David Hayter (201)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Symonds Knott and Sca Fell from Scafell Pike

Symonds Knott and Sca Fell from Scafell Pike

Photo: Craig Carter (20)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Nick & Gerry on a windy day at Scafell Pike summit

Nick & Gerry on a windy day at Scafell Pike summit

Photo: Gerry Smith (4)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Approaching The Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Approaching The Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (127)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Esk Pike from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top)

Esk Pike from the summit of Bow Fell (Bowfell) (North Top)

Photo: Alan Wainwright (183)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Scafell Massiff from Bowfell - with Sca Fell to the left, Mickledore in the centre and Scafell Pike to the right

The Scafell Massiff from Bowfell - with Sca Fell to the left, Mickledore in the centre and Scafell Pike to the right

Photo: Wayne Hill (83)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Me and my wife Sue at the summit of Scafell Pike

Me and my wife Sue at the summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: Billy Wright (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Relaxing on Scafell Pike summit

Relaxing on Scafell Pike summit

Photo: Steven Robinson (5)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike summit

Scafell Pike summit

Photo: Steven Robinson (4)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Derwent Water from Great End summit

Derwent Water from Great End summit

Photo: Craig Carter (37)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Mickleden and Great Langdale from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Mickleden and Great Langdale from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tony Higgs (11)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The River Esk and Crinkle Crags from Sca Fell

The River Esk and Crinkle Crags from Sca Fell

Photo: David Hayter (379)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Burnmoor Tarn and Illgill Head from Sca Fell

Burnmoor Tarn and Illgill Head from Sca Fell

Photo: Paul Coulter (6)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Lord's Rake in between Sca Fell and Scafell Pike

Lord's Rake in between Sca Fell and Scafell Pike

Photo: Christine Shepherd (831)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Three Tarns (or two tarns and a puddle) with Shelter Crags, Gunson Knott and Crinkle Crags beyond from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Three Tarns (or two tarns and a puddle) with Shelter Crags, Gunson Knott and Crinkle Crags beyond from Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (136)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The summit of Great End

The summit of Great End

Photo: Christine Shepherd (529)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Seathwaite Fell from Great End (Scafell Massif)

Seathwaite Fell from Great End (Scafell Massif)

Photo: Stephen Dawson (9)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Great Gable from the Corridor Route below Scafell Pike

Great Gable from the Corridor Route below Scafell Pike

Photo: Rob Barklamb (17)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike (left) and Broad Crag (right) from Ill Crag

Scafell Pike (left) and Broad Crag (right) from Ill Crag

Photo: Christine Shepherd (351)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - My wife Pat halfway up Scafell Pike

My wife Pat halfway up Scafell Pike

Photo: Paul Weston (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Pete and Andy on Scafell Pike (at 4am) during the Three Peaks Challenge

Pete and Andy on Scafell Pike (at 4am) during the Three Peaks Challenge

Photo: Andy Brown (9)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The summit of Scafell Pike

The summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: Vic Lewis (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - John Townsend and our dog Hamish's ashes at the top of Scafell Pike

John Townsend and our dog Hamish's ashes at the top of Scafell Pike

Photo: Nancy Townsend (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - On a very wet Scafell Pike last summer (ha ha ha)

On a very wet Scafell Pike last summer (ha ha ha)

Photo: Mark Kelly (1)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Mosedale Horseshoe - Yewbarrow (mid-distance left), Red Pike (Wasdale) and Little Scoat Fell beyond, Pillar (right of centre) and the shoulder of Kirk Fell (mid-distance right) from Scafell Pike

The Mosedale Horseshoe - Yewbarrow (mid-distance left), Red Pike (Wasdale) and Little Scoat Fell beyond, Pillar (right of centre) and the shoulder of Kirk Fell (mid-distance right) from Scafell Pike

Photo: Rob Barklamb (15)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Snow on Esk Pike (left), Bow Fell (Bowfell) and Crinkle Crags (right) from the summit of Scafell Pike

Snow on Esk Pike (left), Bow Fell (Bowfell) and Crinkle Crags (right) from the summit of Scafell Pike

Photo: Tony Higgs (29)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The path down to Foxes Tarn from Sca Fell

The path down to Foxes Tarn from Sca Fell

Photo: David Hayter (380)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - High Scarth Crag from Quagrigg Moss

High Scarth Crag from Quagrigg Moss

Photo: David Hayter (383)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - An impressive looking Great Gable from near the summit of Broad Crag

An impressive looking Great Gable from near the summit of Broad Crag

Photo: Andy Malcolm (227)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Esk Pike Summit

Esk Pike Summit

Photo: David Hayter (43)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Ill Crag (left) with Broad Crag below Scafell Pike from Great End summit

Ill Crag (left) with Broad Crag below Scafell Pike from Great End summit

Photo: Craig Carter (33)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Scafell Pike summit

Scafell Pike summit

Photo: Stewart Green (5)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Cairn at Ore Gap

Cairn at Ore Gap

Photo: Alan Wainwright (184)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Rock formations on Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Rock formations on Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (135)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - The Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

The Great Slab below Bow Fell (Bowfell)

Photo: Tim Hope (128)

Walk c110 The Eskdale Skyline from Wha House Farm, Eskdale - Windermere from Broad Crag

Windermere from Broad Crag

Photo: Craig Carter (44)


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