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Scafell Pike summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hard Knott

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Dunnerdale-With-Seathwaite

Scafell Pike summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hard Knott

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Scafell Pike summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hard Knott

08:31

21.5km

1,230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.85 km for 1.19 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.41 km

Broad Crag Col

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The step is a tricky decent before the final push

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8.53 km

With a gradient of 20-27%, this section between Broad Crag and Scafell Pike is truly challenging! Surefootedness and sturdy footwear are essential. Not for the faint-hearted.
Be especially careful in wet conditions.

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8.73 km

Scafell Pike summit

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At 3,209 feet (978 m) Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain. The summit is also one of the most stunning due to its remote location and awe-inspiring views. While many …

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8.73 km

Scafell Pike

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The weather can change 20 times before you summit. Make sure you have layers and if possible a hot drink. Ive done this twice both in August's and have been …

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9.05 km

Rocky Trail on Scafell Pike

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This is the ankle killer part ! One step forward 2 back and a twist and turn 🤪 its worse coming down than going up, be careful with your footing …

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9.49 km

Mickledore Pass

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For mountain lovers, there are few more magical places in the Lake District than Mickledore, the pass between Scafell Pike and Scafell. It is an exciting ridge of rock backed …

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9.86 km

Foxes Rake (Foxes Tarn Gully)

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Foxes Rake is a scramble route between Scafell Pike and Sca Fell. Stick to the gully itself which has water running down it from Foxes Tarn. In winter the water …

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17.6 km

Hardknott Roman Fort

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The fort at Hardknott was established early in the second century AD: a fragmentary inscription, dating from the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.79 km

6.34 km

5.63 km

712 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.58 km

3.16 km

1.60 km

673 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Scafell Pike summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hard Knott

Broad Crag Col

Broad Crag Ascent and Descent

Scafell Pike summit

Scafell Pike

Rocky Trail on Scafell Pike

Mickledore Pass

Foxes Rake (Foxes Tarn Gully)

Hardknott Roman Fort

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