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Scafell Pike (/ ˈ s k ɔː f ɛ l p aɪ k /) is a mountain in the Lake District region of Cumbria, England. It has an elevation of 978 metres (3,209 ft) above sea level, making it the highest and the most prominent mountain in England. The mountain is part of the Scafell massif, an inactive volcano, and is one of the Southern Fells.
Scafell (/ ˈ s k ɔː f əl / or / s k ɑː ˈ f ɛ l /; also spelled Sca Fell, previously Scawfell) is a mountain in the Lake District region of Cumbria, England. It has a height of 964 metres (3,163 feet), making it the second-highest mountain in England after its neighbour, Scafell Pike, from which it is separated by Mickledore col.
- 964 m (3,163 ft)
- OS Landrangers 89, 90, Explorer OL6
Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England. It is 978 metres (3,209 ft) tall. It is in Lake District National Park, in Cumbria. It is sometimes confused with the near-by Scafell. The name Pikes of Sca Fell was first used to mean the peaks now known as Scafell Pike, Ill Crag and Broad Crag.
- 978 m (3,209 ft)
- 151.98 km (94.44 mi)
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The Scafells, or Scafell Massif, are range of fells in the Cumbrian Mountains of England, made up of the remains of a caldera volcano. Fells in the range include Broad Crag, Ill Crag, Scafell, and Scafell Pike, England's tallest mountain. Great End, Lingmell and Slight Side are also usually included within the definition.
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- Caldera
- max. 978 m (3,209 ft) at Scafell Pike
- Lake District
Jun 8, 2015 · Scafell Pike Doug Sim on Wikipedia (Creative Commons) Climbers heading for the highest point in England, Scafell Pike at 3,209 feet above sea level, should prepare not only for a long...
Standing at 978 metres tall, Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain and war memorial. Thousands of people enjoy Scafell Pike each year, however the climb to the top should not be underestimated and preparation is key to a great day out.
Coordinates: 54.471°N 3.144°W. The Scafells. The Southern Fells are a part of the Cumbrian Mountains in the Lake District of England. Including Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England, they occupy a broad area to the south of Great Langdale, Borrowdale and Wasdale.
