Climbing Scafell Pike Via Wasdale Head - Simply Stunning (Lake District, Cumbria, North England)

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The weather looked amazing for the last weekend of March, so I decided to drive up to the Lake District in South West England for another adventure.
Scafell Pike is the tallest mountain in England, standing at a towering 978 metres above sea level. Every year, it attracts over one hundred thousand visitors who attempt to summit it's epic peak.
Whilst Scafell Pike is a fairly accessible mountain for intermediate walkers and hikers, it does have its complex sections that you need to watch out for. With paths blanketed in loose rocks, towering crags and steep slopes, this is certainly a climb to remember.
In August of 2021, I took on Scafell Pike as part of the national three peaks challenge (video on channel) but I started climbing it at 1am in the morning. If the pitch black darkness wasn't enough, the relentless rain and chilling wind made it a horrific climb that I'll never forget. Luckily, this climb was sunny and so clear that I could see the landscapes for as far as the eye can see.
I parked in the Wasdale Head car park and set off at 9.10am in the morning.
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@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever climbed Scafell Pike? Let me know what your experience was like! All of the gear I use for running and hiking, and to make my videos, is linked in the description. 👟 🎥

@ThommaCR7 Жыл бұрын

I have it was amazing

@ThommaCR7 Жыл бұрын

It took me 5 hours from seathwaite

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

@@ThommaCR7 Congrats on your climb!

@ThommaCR7 Жыл бұрын

Thx

@ThommaCR7 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great content

@MikeOnslow 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you in this stunning sunshine whilst the wind howls and snow falls... What a difference a few days/weeks make!

@runningcafe1 2 жыл бұрын

Did this on 26 March 22, a few days is definitely enough for nature to do a 180!

@rossmurrayfam1568 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Lake district 💚

@runningcafe1 2 жыл бұрын

It's lovely!

@rossmurrayfam1568 2 жыл бұрын

@@runningcafe1 lots of friendly people too 😊😊💚💚

@bipedal_shenanigans Жыл бұрын

Nice video love the tunes big thanks for sharing as it tempted us to give the hike a bash in the summer

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

If you can, I'd highly recommend it! This is a beautiful mountain 🏔️

@JB_FLYA69669 7 ай бұрын

Great video you have inspired me to go here thanks

@JN-vo2cp 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like a class one Craig!

@runningcafe1 2 жыл бұрын

It was mate, got proper lucky with the weather for once. Highly recommend this one!

@Charlieb6308 Жыл бұрын

My daughter and I did it today on a glorious sunny day. In fact it was too hot at times. I have walked Snowden albeit the easier trails but Scafell was more challenging. I have a prosthetic hip and I set myself the challenge to walk all three of UK tallest peaks. The rewards are to be found all the way up.

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, that's excellent to hear. The challenge is what makes the rewards worth it. I agree that Scafell is harder than the easier trail at Snowdon.

@brianclark1223 10 ай бұрын

Great vid. Not climbed it yet, but hopefully by end of the year ;)

@kieronboyes3770 Жыл бұрын

Went up today was so busy. Fair enjoyed myself took just over 2 hours up.

@ronaldpenman6455 10 ай бұрын

If you ever come to cumbria again, Try the PIERS GILL route For me the best route up Scafell

@adventure.cam. Ай бұрын

Would you recommend this as the best route for first timers? I did the Snowdon Ranger path last week and loved it. I want to do Scafell Pike next year. Nice scenery is a must, I wouldn’t want to do a route that is not so interesting like the Snowdon Llanberis path. I would appreciate your recommendation. Thank you!

@runningcafe1 Ай бұрын

Hey, I've only ever done Scafell Pike via this route so I unfortunately can't comment. I do think that the scenery is lovely and it's a good challenge personally. Good luck!

@daveriley6896 Жыл бұрын

I didn't see any scrambling on this video. Is there any? If so how much? My shoulder isn't 100% percent at the moment, but I am fine walking. Ordinarily I'm happy to take on a scramble, just not at this moment of time. Views look incredible. Thanks for the upload.

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, thanks for watching. There's no scrambling in the route via Wasdale Head. Technically, it's a very simple and 'beginner friendly' climb but it's still a very physically demanding long slog nevertheless. Of course, you'd still want to bring all of the mountain essentials like a compass, waterproof clothing, food, water etc to help you through the ascent and descent. I did this with my Dad and, at the time, he had very limited experience of mountains yet he was pretty comfortable with it, so this one should be fairly doable. Enjoy your climb when you get around to it!

@mijzzzz Жыл бұрын

Great vlog thanks for sharing. What footwear would you advise?

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd just recommend some simple waterproof hiking shoes or some trail running shoes for this one.

@bobstermaher Ай бұрын

Wanting to climb England's beast this year or next. Which part of the lake district is it at?

@runningcafe1 21 күн бұрын

Just google maps it and you'll be able to find the exact location. It's fairly remote though, mobile phone coverage was non existent for me and I was on Virgin Media

@colinlegg Жыл бұрын

I thought it was in the north ? Perhaps it’s bin levelled up !

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

It is in the north. If I said it was in the south then that was a mistake

@delrey-p Жыл бұрын

Would it be okay to bring a drone up here? As I'm unsure if the airforce do their low passes through here towards machloop?

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

You'd need to check with the local council

@jaksannagendram7177 Жыл бұрын

How do I get a map for wasdale and Seathwaite routes? Cheers

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

A quick Google search should give you the routes as a GPX file to load up into your device. I'm sure physical maps are available but I'd recommend digital Enjoy the mountain!

@samholmes7402 10 ай бұрын

Hey man, was the route easy to find/navigate. I’m going in about a months time and wondered how simple it is to follow?

@runningcafe1 10 ай бұрын

Hey dude, the route is fairly simple and easy to navigate from Wasdale Head with daylight. I'd always recommend downloading the GPX file on your watch/phone to be safe, but there's usually lots of other people walking up and down the path so that will help too. Best of luck and enjoy!

@majimbuurke8295 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, loved the video. I'm climbing Scafell with my mates in weeks time. Unfortunately I broke my wrist... Is this route doable with a cast or is there parts where I'd need my arm to scramble?

@gold6813 Жыл бұрын

Easiest route. No scrambling

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

Yep, definitely doable with a cast. No scrambling. Just take extra care when navigating some of the rocky sections underfoot. Good luck!

@majimbuurke8295 Жыл бұрын

Excellent thank you guys!

@M0US3EE 9 күн бұрын

respect for doing this in jeans

@runningcafe1 7 күн бұрын

Not all heroes wear capes :)

@flesz_ 11 ай бұрын

Did you go up and down the same path?

@runningcafe1 11 ай бұрын

yes

@hiking_and_wild_camping Ай бұрын

Hi, well done firstly.... im driving from Chesterfield Derbyshire, in a few weeks time im 48 & im wanting to do the 3 peaks but not in 24 hours lol. Anyway how much is the carpark ?

@runningcafe1 Ай бұрын

Thank you. The car parks can be busy. Fortunately, there's lots of space at the Llanberris village for Snowdon and I've never struggled to find one. However, I'd recommend getting to Scafell Pike early just in case. Never struggled to find a space at the Ben Nevis visitor centre either. If you do them on weekdays, it's highly likely you'll have a better chance at getting a spot if you go a bit later in the day. Good luck

@hiking_and_wild_camping Ай бұрын

@runningcafe1 how much is the carpark and can you over night park ?

@runningcafe1 Ай бұрын

@@hiking_and_wild_camping There were definitely campervans parked overnight so I'm sure that's fine. I can't remember price wise, from memory I didn't pay but maybe I'm not remembering correctly. Perhaps have a look online.

@gold6813 Жыл бұрын

Wasdale is a feat in it self to get to and leave . Not sure the drive is worth doing for the hike alone. Potential SUP around the area though swings it

@Barry-BoB 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you?

@runningcafe1 2 жыл бұрын

About 1.75 - 2 hours going up and 1.5 hours coming down I reckon. Depends on weather massively though as heat or any other adverse conditions will slow you down. Got lucky on the day this was shot

@yusufgrisdale5740 Жыл бұрын

Are there any cabs that take you near to the mountain from local hotels?

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

I imagine you would be able to find a taxi firm that is willing to do this. Phone signal at Scafell was literally non existent for me so might be tricky to call the taxi to bring you back to your hotel. If you can, I’d recommend driving and parking so you are in control of when you go and leave.

@yusufgrisdale5740 Жыл бұрын

What's the nearest train station to there if you're coming from London Euston?

@runningcafe1 Жыл бұрын

@@yusufgrisdale5740 I don't know, I'd say Google it

@petehind1 Жыл бұрын

You should be able to find a taxi yes - the pub at Wasdale Head car park has WiFi so you'd have to use that to call on the way back. Nearest train station is Oxenholme Lake District, that's still at a distance though!