Mountaineering Routes · Scafell Pike

A classic Lake District mountaineering line on the west side of Scafell Pike. It is a serious rock-and-gully route rather than a walking ascent, and is generally treated as a scrambling or easy climbing objective in guidebooks. Conditions can make a big difference, with wet rock and loose sections increasing the seriousness. Route-finding is important on the complex west face. It is best attempted in dry conditions by parties comfortable on exposed mountain terrain.

Lord's Rake is a well-known mountaineering line on the Scafell massif and is commonly used as part of a climb to Scafell Pike. It is a steep gully-and-rake system with loose rock and objective hazards from falling stones. The route is more serious than the normal hill paths and requires care in route-finding. In poor conditions it can be awkward and dangerous, especially when wet or icy. It is typically combined with other scrambling terrain to reach the summit.

The Foxes Tarn route is a recognised mountain line on the Scafell side of the massif and is often used to avoid the more committing Broad Stand descent. It involves steep, rough ground and is not a simple walking path. The terrain is rocky and can be slippery, especially after rain. It is a route for experienced hillwalkers and scramblers who are comfortable with exposed mountain ground. Navigation is important in mist because the upper plateau is featureless.