Wednesday 11 September 2019

Scafell Pike from Eskdale 13.5miles 3350 ft ascent


Starting the walk in Eskdale after the sun had just risen
over Hard 
Knott pass  

Scafell Pike left (L) and Ill Crag (R) from Throstle Garth gorge

Mickledore Gap from the River Esk crossing Great Moss

Mickledore again with Scafell (L)
and the ridge to Scafell Pike (R)

Nearing the top of Mickledore

Scafell Buttress from the Mickledore ridge

The mountain rescue post on the ridge complete with stretcher etc!

Scafell Pike's summit cairn and trig point with no shortage of
walkers despite the misty conditions.
(978m 3208ft England highest peak)

Looking ahead to the descent down Little Narrowcove

Crinkle Crags come into view having now dropped below the mist

An unusual view of the Langdale fells to the east
(Harrison Stickle 
& Pavey Ark)

Crossing Lingcove Bridge back at Throstle Garth

Looking back up Eskdale with Ill Crag in the gap (L) England 4th
highest peak at 3068ft

A final view back up Eskdale with Bow Fell
prominent on the horizon

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