Scafell Pike - The QUICKEST most DIRECT route // The Lake District

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Күн бұрын

What is the quickest way to the top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain? Is it from Seathwaite via the Corridor Route or from Langdale via Esk Hause? Well, it's neither. The quickest and most direct route is actually from Wasdale (no surprise there really) but via Mickledore; the narrow col between Scafell Pike and its little brother Scafell.
In this video I take you up to the top of England via Mickledore and then onwards to marvel at 3 incredible views that will simply take your breath away - if you can see them, that is!
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/// ROUTE DETAILS ///
Start: Wasdale Head
Distance: 13.76 km / 8.5 miles
Total ascent: 1107m / 3632ft
Exertion: Difficult
Technical difficulty: Moderate
CHAPTERS
0:00 Setting off
0:40 Intro
3:43 Crossing Lingmell Gill
5:38 A fork in the road
7:55 Approach to Mickledore
14:57 Push to the summit
18:02 Summit arrival
19:57 To Broad Crag
22:11 Waiting...
27:51 Ill Grag
30:53 Great End
35:56 Down to Esk Hause
38:05 And on to Sprinkling Tarn
39:06 Failing light
42:25 Today's Photographs
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Пікірлер: 149

@davidwillacy4796 2 жыл бұрын

Orange balaclava, football socks, second hand boots, yer dads warmest jumper yer matted sheepskin mitts and luxury of luxuries your brand new triple ventilation anorak. That’s what I was wearing 52 years ago when I first did this walk, and just like you I enjoyed every minute of it!! Warm fireside and a bottle of beer now for me, but man are you bringing back some great memories to this old man. Cheers

@keithrudd8574 10 ай бұрын

Magical..

@anthonym8250 5 ай бұрын

First time I did this I travelled from the midlands and spent 2 days in the back of my van down at Wasdale because the weather was so bad. Climbed exactly the same route once the weather had cleared. Up to Mickledore, then another storm came over from Sellafield. By the time I knew what was happening I couldn't see 10 feet in front of me. Absolutely horrendous weather and winds. Thankfully I stayed composed and hunkered down by the rescue stretcher for nearly 2 hours until the storm had passed, before making my way up to Scafell Pike and then off. Had great plans that day to do Great End and Great Gable as well and even though the weather cleared I was creamed and just glad to get down safely. Even on the way down I met some other hikers that couldn't believe I'd been up top. that was over 20 years ago and I learned some valuable lessens that day as a youngster solo hiking. What an experience. Had a few other hairy moments since on different mountains but that always sticks in my mind.

@philipjones637 2 жыл бұрын

Funny to have a Winter vlog in Summer but eck you could almost breath in that Winter air through this film. Stunning film again and to bring on a sense of excitement for Winter in Midsummer deserves a round of applause 👏

@justinradford4858 8 ай бұрын

It is amazing to find so many people nowadays attempting this route without a map, compass, correct clothing, etc

@steve1962 6 ай бұрын

I was at school in Keswick - 76 -79.....during that time I climbed Scafell Pike 3 times and loved every step of it!!

@xix94 3 ай бұрын

I run up here some weeks love it

@richardfromcornwall5492 2 жыл бұрын

Apologies that I’ve only just found your channel. I like the way you video the route and magnificent scenery as well as a brilliant commentary too. I have mobility problems now and am disabled but it’s a regret that I didn’t get to explore the high fells of the Lake District especially as my wife’s family are from Cockermouth so that base would have been brilliant! However, I know the High Peak of the Peak District as well as Snowdonia very well. Keep making these videos please!

@petersmith7711 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible again, photos majestic

@ryanglynn7080 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you back!

@craigwilloughby6 9 ай бұрын

I summited Scafell Pike for the first time this weekend, i stood on that point at the south of the oeak and a rainbow appeared over Ill Crag and it was incredible, the view was utterly breathtaking, i took so many amazing photos and videos!

@bessofhardwick9311 11 ай бұрын

Another lovely video. Thanks for uploading.

@this_family_hikes422 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular views. Great job yet again.

@rcorser1 2 жыл бұрын

One of my fav channels. Thanks for posting great videos! 😀

@neilalmond9354 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, brings back memories of my school days and the trips to the lakes.

@barbaraprest783 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing views and walk

@leenobody3249 11 ай бұрын

I climbed Scafell Pike some 40 years ago with a friend . Can’t believe it has been that long ! The profound silence and views were superb. We camped at Stonethwaite.

@easynortheast1888 2 жыл бұрын

Another cracking video, such a beautiful place.

@RichardBPOliver Жыл бұрын

This is the best mountain walk video I've seen on KZfaq. Well done. Thankyou. Liked and subscribed.

@email3265 2 жыл бұрын

Like the talks and views, with photograph ideas. Great photos at the end

@judywarner539 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video. Wonderful Mountain View’s. So so enjoyable to watch you & listen to your knowledgeable chat 😊

@alanhesketh9265 4 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video with stunning views. I've climbed Scafell Pike over ten times from five different start points over the last fifty years, most of the times it has been shrouded in mist, even if it was nice when I set off. As Wainwright used to say, Watch where you are putting your feet. A broken ankle near the summit is not ideal. :)

@outdooradventuresuk 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog, the photos are amazing also gives good inspiration for when I come back up in 8 weeks time

@nickkilgallon3268 2 жыл бұрын

Fab video as usual !! Its my goal to do a winter snowy walk up in the Wasdales and this is a great route..bring on next winter! Thanks again..pleeeez keep em coming! 🙂🙂

@rachelbroad4093 8 ай бұрын

Will be tackling Scafell Pike in a few months so your videos are a great inspiration! Thanks :)

@davejustsayno9153 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing , it means a lot to you , and I think many are totally with you .

@adventure_steve_hikes 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video as usual. Must say l loved the photographs at the end especially the one of great gable with the cloud covering the summit down to great napes. Been up scafell pike twice this far sca fell via lords rake. Love it. This makes me want to head up there again!

@mattfinch3895 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. Excellent viewing.

@shaunpardoe5359 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video and some beautiful photos.👍😊👌..

@markprice470 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the perfect day to be up there - incredible conditions and views. It was nice cooling down watching it today 🙂

@MaliDaviesPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

So so good to see you back with a big one! Ooh er missis! The views down to Great moss and Eskdale! Wow Love it! Thanks Glen for taking us back and with you 😍👍

@artmanhawk2104 Жыл бұрын

Never been up that way, what a stunning place. The photos were superb.

@dubtrek3023 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid !!!!

@danadess Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you, I have a new item on my bucket list!! >.< I LOVE your channel. Not only are the vistas beautiful, but you also have the most soothing voice ever. I like to run your videos in the background while I work. 😊

@kaydunn8777 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and Mickledore too 😊, the route I wanted to see ..thank you

@robertlarsen6516 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate these! Makes me miss my time in Colorado. Cheers!

@paulrobinson8263 Жыл бұрын

Awesome mate, really enjoyed it, thanks 👌👍

@peterkuchenbecker5251 2 жыл бұрын

I love this winter wonderland , one of your best for me . Must give it a go in winter time , its so different .

@colinboxall2692 Жыл бұрын

Loved the snow capped fells. Love Pillar in the snow. I like the views from Pillar better. Can’t believe someone climbed the cornice section on great end.

@lomino6478 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that 😃👍

@reluctantfellrunner Жыл бұрын

Good video. Nicely shot.

@Mountain-K2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is absolutely incredible place and the Lords Rake is fascinating when you see it for the first time. Absolutely breathtaking camera work and landscape shots you captured this heavenly pace beautifully. Scafell and Lords Rake is mind-blowing clime and adventure that has to be done to fully appreciate this amazing peace of nature. Thank you so much....👍👍👍

@GaryMorris222 Жыл бұрын

Stunning pic 📸 great video keep up the good work 👏

@mattwhalley1671 2 жыл бұрын

Did the same route up to Mickledore back in March and that top section was just like an ice slide, definitely glad to have my crampons with me then 😂 top quality stuff as always mate and the photographs at the end are unreal

@grahamtowler1761 2 жыл бұрын

Great views as usual

@RussWeymouthPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

What a great hike, whatever the weather it's good for the soul 👍

@BrianHorsey 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning collection of photos given how many times you told us there was no light. Thanks for taking us along.

@jimmycburfield5997 Жыл бұрын

No park run this am. This was an inspirational start to my Saturday Good work and thanks

@tatjanakragh1539 Жыл бұрын

Loving your story of napping on the high peak, waiting for good lighting. Sheep checking on you. Communing with nature, feeds the soul

@Merritt7278 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vlog, done Scafell twice and both times we went up direct to Lingmell then over to Scafell, always quiet going up Lingmell way I love it, just come back from the lakes myself and had some fantastic walks, managed to get a clear summit up Skiddaw which is very underrated. Cant wait for your next vlog.

@johnparry9636 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video.

@CollierCraig79 Жыл бұрын

Well done mate looked quite slippery in places. Never been a winter wanderer im a cald arse, But this just changed my mind, absolutely stunning. I always imagine back in time when these beautiful mountains were created, just day dreaming really feeling at home there, from the destruction and chaos, to peace and spirit. Atb 🙏

@willbo2000 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! And just when I thought things were going downhill fast 👍👍👍👏

@richardgoodson2747 2 жыл бұрын

Top man with his top dog love your work Black Crag

@LEECE Жыл бұрын

It looks Lovely in the snow ❄️

@karenstewart9833 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your videos just found your channel. I have never climbed anything in the Lakes just Scottish hills . But it has given me a notion to come down and visit some of these amazing peaks same distance drive as to Glencoe

@neiltimney3041 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking walk 👍

@patrickwelsh3737 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Nice to see your face on familiar trails again. Remember when I did this for the national three peaks at 2am ahahah. Nice to see another vid 👍🏻

@jenspiers1085 Жыл бұрын

Wonder-full!!! 45mins of Heaven 🖤Just the pick up I needed and lovely to see where La’al Yan was hefted too 😊 Thanks as always 🙏🏼

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Jen 😊🙌

@dominicklattin1800 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm a new subscriber. I just wanted to tell you that you make great vids, I love this type of stuff!

@KevinNordstrom 2 жыл бұрын

looks like a whole nother world up there. Just stunning, bro

@mustafadesai7264 Жыл бұрын

Superb... 😍😍😍

@maramaharris6735 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing how you went from sunny dry land and views to icy cold looking area. In practically minutes 😁😁😁 absolutely love ittt ❤❤❤ it's like a magic fantasy Pixar movie or something lol.. ahhh Tinkerbell vibes 😁😁

@olliecoekin6554 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I attempted this back in Nov 22 (although we turned left at the route junction up the main path) - can sum up our experience in 2 words: overestimation, and under-preparedness! First time in the Lakes, and three quarters of the way up, sun turned to rain turned to hail, for which we were not dressed! Lingmell Gill was a raging river! Had to turn back, but we'll be back better prepared!

@HikerBobOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hi bud 👋 i really enjoyed watching this! I've done this route before and it's just nice to sit and watch it and relive the moment. I especially liked hearing thr jets flying over that added alot to the video. I need to get out and do this in the snow sometime over the winter. Wishing you well and i will subscribe 👍

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, really pleased you enjoyed it 😊

@barrywebber100 Жыл бұрын

I was also wondering when this was filmed? It appears from the description it was posted June 29! Obviously it was winter time, even though it was "claggy" it was dramatic and atmospheric. Thanks for putting in the walking and filming effort to allow others to experience the wild beauty on show. My wife and I completed your route to Scafell Pike on 27th September just gone. We intended to go up the less busy Scafell but after reaching the top of Mickledore were uncertain of the route so went to the Pike instead. We are in our 60's and inexperienced fell walkers but were pleased to get up and down without mishaps other than my getting leg cramps on the way back down. Love your channel and your personality and Finn the dog! 🙂

@andrewroland Жыл бұрын

I think the weather made this video, really dramatic and atmospheric.

@WetLettuce-kc2qm 4 ай бұрын

I didn't want to say anything while you were up there but now you're safely back home I can confirm that those paw prints were left by a baby werewolf.

@ronharrison5720 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing covered in snow! What would you say is the "easiest" way up (not neccessarily the quickest)?? Could the mysterious dog footprints have been a fox or wild cat?

@mariumrajah 5 ай бұрын

Lovely video enjoyed your content, I’ve walked them fells too , ❤

@Fells_n_Fotography 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mr Crag, I love all your videos, as you say in this one; it gets you virtually out there on the fells in times when you not out on the fells. I have to say though I think this is your best to date. The scenes up to Mickledore especially are stunning. Wish I'd been there. BTW, do you think those dog prints may have been a fox??? Cheers.

@jonm4989 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve climbed up to Scafell Pike via Mickledore once before, but it was in the summer time and I certainly don’t remember it being as tricky as that looked. Hope you’re keeping well Glenn.

@thegmancx Жыл бұрын

I took this route few weeks ago, bloody steep and hard work but beautiful

@IAmTheOnlyMrDaryl Жыл бұрын

24:15 exactly that. Definitely gonna check out Broad Crag next time

@Johnlancaster 2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous

@DreadEnder Жыл бұрын

I saw some bird footprints and followed them. All of a sudden they stopped, but there was no bird! It must have teleported!!!

@jasonwilson7674 2 жыл бұрын

I was up there last Sunday and it was like winter, thankful of my wet gear

@kamucho 2 жыл бұрын

Great hike and film! Shame about the conditions for the views but the mountains aren’t going anywhere!

@Brock_in_the_North 2 жыл бұрын

This will be me this weekend. I try to get up most weekends but the fuel crisis is starting to take effect. 2020 it used to cost me about 40 quid to get to the lakes and back. Now it's £80 minimum. Means I can only manage to come up twice a month unfortunately. Great to see you out and about again mate. Nice winter video in summer 🤣🤣🤣 you been busy I'm guessing haha

@deanj6969 11 ай бұрын

Hi there buddy, love watching your videos new subscriber here. Trying to watch this one for the 2nd time fell asleep last night sorry 😂

@allieandmaria 2 жыл бұрын

No golfers on the summit today? Lovely vid. 👍🏼

@andrease2320 2 жыл бұрын

Hay people there no beach up the mountains follow his advice take water wet gear when it sunny boiling hot in the valley because it be cool or wet at the top. Like was two weeks ago at the back big end. ! People were waking up in short s t shirts my tent was wet as rain storm ⛈ mountain safety is most important ! Please help the mountain rescue team by not thinking the Lake District is London it not not ! Damp can rip out the heat from your body in second leaves your in danger of haven a emergency. It is not the beach nor is safe to walk inthe mountain s think it is even in summer ! Great to see you back Sorry to post this but I was up there 5 weeks ago I had help guy out with lose of finger control due to not wear waterproof on his upper bodies because he thought it was hot two hot to carry them ! Last week try to get people to go back to the car when wake down from big end there be weeks we’re in the first of spring I had bed down in storm get out of the mountain in break only to find out town people set off when I return to the car. !

@fishermansid8861 Жыл бұрын

It’s hardly Everest base camp or k2 😂

@n0rthernl1ght18 Жыл бұрын

@@fishermansid8861 It can go wrong very quickly in adverse weather though if not prepared. Regardless of summit height. I had to help a fella of scafell pike when a thick fog came in and the temperature dropped massively and he had no clue where to go to get back down. Shorts, tshirt and trainers. I got him down the path towards wasdale then doubled up back to my start point in Seathwaite via the corridor, using map and compass due to poor signal and visibility. Turns out mountain rescue were out for 2 others from the same group later that day.

@Kateschannel2000 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to climb scafell pike this Sunday to Tuesday I am doing it for charity Black Country mental health do have any advice for me thank you great video very helpful for me

@andrease2320 Жыл бұрын

@@Kateschannel2000 set of from the west water head it free car-park on the village green return that way it may be long way around but all other way up will be damger please take first aid kit check the weather before set of take sleep bag and cover water proff just in cause you need to ditch be preparing to ditch for day two as the weather can change sudly if you hqave the warm clothes and shelters you can ditch if need ! but all cost take re change battery for your phone and maps do not go out with them if you think it dangerous do not go up there your life is more than charity it been smnowing so wear suitable gear kate include boots it cold up here i would go out with the car in Kendal with out sleeping bag in day time in car and clothes just case and stove in the back just if cause i breack down ! the weathers in yorshire today is snowing if you could change the date until june i would ! but if you can’t do not set of before a get weather Window and b have the gear for walk mountain incline small rope

@DreadEnder Жыл бұрын

Do you type with an accent?

@TheFairway8 8 ай бұрын

Recently back from there. The Lakes the most stunning place in England barre none and that is saying something. That was an excellent informative video thoroughly enjoyed it. Been on a number of hikes but not yet done Scafell Pike yet. Would you think it would be possible with a big strong dog as I’ve not seen any videos of climbers with their dogs. The photos at the end were beautifully taken.

@TheRyanGriggs 8 ай бұрын

Check out Bushman and blue. He has a lot of videos of him climbing with his dog

@clairewalker2 2 жыл бұрын

That looks a great route, my favourite bit was the extra bit 😊 I'd be more than happy with that even if it didn't tag scafell pike. Just a shame that wasdale is a pain to get to. I need to make the effort one day!

@LearyUK123 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always Glenn, shame you couldn’t get the drone up. Hope you’re ok, can’t help but notice the last two vlogs were filmed a while back. Hope it’s nothing serious keeping you off the fells 🤞

@sugarlilydesigns1 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous ❤ I would have fallen 8 times knowing me😂

@gladiator22666 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload , very interesting 👍

@John-tz2tx 4 ай бұрын

Won’t tick it off my list, I don’t have a list.

@NBK3524 2 жыл бұрын

little cold for this time of year it looks to be

@mattgreen5351 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous views and photography. Which of your action cams did you use for the "Push to the summit" section?

@williamw7847 Жыл бұрын

Well that was VERY enjoyable. And a few decent pics as well. 33:30 - was that the ridge from Allen Crags to about Allen Crags just around the level of the top of your backpack?

@justinradford4858 Жыл бұрын

Always has been the best route up Scafell pike and way superior to the last bit of tourist trudge. The last pull up to Mickledore is fine and couldnt be classed as a scramble.

@LordHeath1972 19 күн бұрын

18:10 Is the trig marker there not the true summit, and the stone bunker which was man-made is actually a false summit? I found Scafell Pike to be a tough slog, personally and really didn't like it. Out of Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike, I thought this one was the "worst"! Great views in the snow you captured with your camera there.

@rozbeaumont Жыл бұрын

you should go to saddleworth moor, its beautifull

@kmtb2011 Жыл бұрын

love to hike during these winter conditions, looks amazing, closest i got was being in a snow blizzard up Ben Nevis (wasnt expecting to be during mid April)

@garethrichardson9806 2 жыл бұрын

When’s the Piers Gill vlog coming 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@ChrisOutdoors_ Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Black Crag! Was wandering what camera you used to shoot this film? Cheers🤙🏼

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 just my phone 👍

@wezboyes 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Love Mickeldore gully!! However it was bone dry when I did it. Not sure my balls are big enough to do it in the snow or wet though!! haha

@kushmelwani514 Жыл бұрын

When did you film this? Looking to climb Scafell in November and have got crampons but unsure if I need to buy an ice axe for that time of year? Thanks.

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

No need for that gear unless it's icey. Check the MWIS forecast before leaving 👍

@soarlikebird Жыл бұрын

Hi Black Crag. New subscriber. Great video. What were the boots you had on?

@BlackCrag Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 These are the boots amzn.to/3tZeX8O

@flesz_ 11 ай бұрын

Was all footage recorded with go pro or did you also use your DSLR? I thought more static shots had better quality, but then noticed you still had your DSLR with you. Great footage anyway Btw on your website it says camera Sony alpha R3, but link goes to r2