Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike (/ˈskɔːfɛl paɪk/) is a mountain in the Lake District region of Cumbria, England. It has an elevation of 978 metres (3,209 ft) above sea level, making it the highest and the most prominent mountain in England. The mountain is part of the Scafell massif, an inactive volcano, and is one of the Southern Fells.
| Scafell Pike | |
|---|---|
Scafell Pike (centre) from Yewbarrow | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 978 m (3,209 ft) |
| Prominence | 912 m (2,992 ft) Ranked 13th in British Isles |
| Parent peak | Snowdon |
| Isolation | 151.98 km (94.44 mi) |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Hardy, Wainwright, Nuttall, Furth, County Top, Country high point |
| Coordinates | 54°27′15″N 3°12′42″W |
| Geography | |
Scafell Pike Location in the Lake District Scafell Pike Location in Copeland Borough Scafell Pike #Location in England | |
| Location | Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Cumbrian Mountains, Southern Fells |
| OS grid | NY215072 |
| Topo map | OS Landrangers 89, 90, Explorer OL6 |
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