Scafell Pike ( /ˈskɔːˈfɛl/) or /skɑːˈfɛl/ is the highest mountain in England at 978 metres (3,209 ft). It is located in Lake District National Park, in Cumbria.
It is sometimes confused with the neighbouring Scafell, to which it is connected by the col of Mickledore. The name Pikes of Sca Fell was originally applied collectively to the peaks now known as Scafell Pike, Ill Crag and Broad Crag, which were considered subsidiary tops of Scafell (which looks higher from many angles). The contraction Scafell Pike originated as an error on an Ordnance Survey map, but is now standard.
The summit was donated to the National Trust in 1919 by Lord Leconfield in memory of the men of the Lake District "who fell for God and King, for freedom, peace and right in the Great War".
Scafell Pike is one of three British peaks climbed as part of the National Three Peaks Challenge, and is the highest ground for over 90 miles.
| Listed summits of Scafell Pike | ||||
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ill Crag | NY223073 | 935 m (3,068 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | |
| Broad Crag | NY218075 | 934 m (3,064 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | |
| Middleboot Knotts | NY213080 | 703 m (2,306 ft) | Nuttall | |
Read more about Scafell Pike: Topography, Geology, Ascent Routes, The View From Scafell Pike
Famous quotes containing the word pike:
“Did you ever hear tell of Sweet Betsy from Pike.
Who crossed the wide mountains with her lover Ike,”
—Unknown. Sweet Betsey from Pike (l. 1–2)