Scafell
Scafell (/ˈskɔːfəl/ or /skɑːˈfɛl/; also spelled Sca Fell, previously Scawfell) is a mountain in the Lake District region of Cumbria, England. It has a height of 964 metres (3,163 feet), making it the second-highest mountain in England after its neighbour, Scafell Pike, from which it is separated by Mickledore col.
| Scafell | |
|---|---|
The Scafell massif from Middle Fell. Scafell is on the right. From this angle Scafell appears higher than Scafell Pike. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 964 m (3,163 ft) |
| Prominence | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Parent peak | Scafell Pike |
| Listing | Hewitt, Wainwright, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 54°26′53″N 3°13′30″W |
| Geography | |
Scafell Location in the Lake District Scafell Location in Copeland Borough | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, Southern Fells |
| OS grid | NY206064 |
| Topo map | OS Landrangers 89, 90, Explorer OL6 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symond's Knott | NY207067 | 959 m (3,146 ft) | Nuttall |
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