Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The highest mountain in England! We started hiking in Seathwaite and headed up Styhead Gill to Styhead Tarn. From there we took the corridor route to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England at 978m or 3209ft.

We descended via Broad Crag and III Crag. From there we scooted around Great End and descended next to Ruddy Gill.

4th time for me, but it was Laura's first time so the most special of all. Each time I’ve been up I’ve descended a different way so I know the tallest mountain in England well.

It's my favourite route up, and l'd highly recommend it. There's a handful of mildly tricky parts, but take your time and get a hand hold.

10 miles, 1000 metres of ascent, and two very happy faces!

Hiking gear used:
Inov-8 Roclite 345 GTX V2
Osprey Talon Velocity 20
Fjallraven Barent Shorts
Mountain Equipment Tee
Darn Tough Socks

Route here: strava.app.link/yJ3y2FYGnLb

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Thanks, Andy

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