Welcome to Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, standing at 978 meters above sea level. It is located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, and is a popular destination for hikers and climbers. The mountain offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Lake District fells and the Irish Sea. Scafell Pike is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles.

The history of Scafell Pike dates back to the Neolithic period, when the mountain was used for ceremonial purposes. The summit of the mountain is marked by a cairn, which is believed to have been built by Bronze Age people. In the 19th century, Scafell Pike became a popular destination for hikers and climbers, and today it is one of the most popular mountains in the Lake District. The mountain is also home to a number of challenging routes, including the famous Corridor Route, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Scafell Pike is an important part of Cumbria's cultural heritage, and is a symbol of the region's natural beauty. The mountain has inspired countless artists, writers, and poets over the years, and continues to attract visitors from all over the world. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a first-time visitor, Scafell Pike is a must-see destination in Cumbria, offering breathtaking views, fascinating history, and a unique glimpse into the natural world.

Local Schools

School	Details
Borrowdale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ralf Smits	Stonethwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5XG 01768777686 School Website
St Begas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher	Longrigg Lane Eskdale Holmrook Cumbria CA19 1TW 01946723259 School Website
Langdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Underwood	Chapel Stile Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE 01539437204 School Website
Grasmere C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Johanna Goode	Stock Lane Grasmere Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SJ 01539435313 School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Danielle Fitzsimons	Shepherd's Bridge Coniston Cumbria LA21 8AL 01539441302 School Website
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 School Website
Gosforth C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Long	Wasdale Road Gosforth Seascale Cumbria CA20 1AZ 01946725244 School Website
Ambleside C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Carrick	Vicarage Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9DH 01539432181 School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Sharp	Main Street Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0NT 01539436354 School Website
Braithwaite C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Laker	Braithwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5TD 01768778356 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 10.45 Miles

Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 10.69 Miles

Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 11.42 Miles

Seascale Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL 11.74 Miles

Braystones [Pathway, Off Un-Named Lane Between, Braystones, Cumbria, CA21 2YW 13.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Grasmere Taxi Services 015394 35506 2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD 7.76 Miles
Kevin's Taxis 015394 32371 Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB 10.09 Miles
Ambleside Taxis 015394 33842 16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA 10.21 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 10.24 Miles
Billys Taxi Service 015394 31287 28 Kirkfield Rise, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DX 10.27 Miles
Davies Taxis 017687 72676 25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN 10.54 Miles
Dnk Taxis 017687 74959 25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE 10.69 Miles
Keswick Taxis 017687 75585 Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU 10.69 Miles
Derwent Taxis 017687 75585 2 Forge Close, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NX 11.12 Miles
M And A Private Hire Glenridding 017684 82372 1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA 12.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wasdale Head D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dungeon Ghyll Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seatoller D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boot D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonethwaite (Sdc) Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Smithy Cottages D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosthwaite D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellergarth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wasdale Green D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Wood D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eskdale Car Park D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firgarth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Brow Buttermere D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Stile Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grasmere Surgery 015394 32693	1 Field Foot Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9TB
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER
Ambleside Health Centre 01539 432693	Ambleside Health Centre Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9BP
Hawkshead Surgery	Bragg Field Hawkshead Ambleside LA22 0QW
Castlehead Medical Centre 01768 772025	Castlehead Medical Centre Ambleside Road Keswick Cumbria CA12 4DB

Local Stores

Langdale
Chapel Stile
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539 437260
Store Website
6.70 miles

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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
8.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 10.15 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery Southey Industrial Estate Keswick Cumbria CA12 5NR 01768 772590 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 10.79 miles


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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 12.24 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 12.93 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 12.93 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 13.42 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 4.85 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 6.32 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 7.12 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 7.59 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 8.17 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery. LA22 9SE 8.36 miles Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.

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