Lingmell, Scafell and Slight Side
3 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Wasdale Head.
- Distance
- 12.7 km
- Ascent
- 1210 m
- Time
- 5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 964 m
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About this walk
Lingmell, Scafell and Slight Side is a hard 12.7 km circular walk with 1,210 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at Wasdale Head (grid reference NY 180 075). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Scafell at 964 m.
This round takes in 3 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District: Lingmell, Scafell and Slight Side. Scafell is the highest at 964 m (3,162 ft).
From Wasdale Head, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Wasdale Head, follow the path towards Lingmell.
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The summits
Climb Lingmell, then continue to Scafell and Slight Side.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lingmell, Scafell and Slight Side take?
- Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 12.7 km route, which has 1,210 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Wasdale Head (grid reference NY 180 075). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Scafell (964 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Lingmell (807 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Slight Side (762 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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