Scafell Pike
United Kingdom · England
England's highest peak in the heart of the Lake District, accessed via several routes from Wasdale Head or Borrowdale.
Generating AI safety verdict…
Trailhead Conditions
England, United Kingdom · 90m
Friday, November 6 at 10:09 AM
Feels like 7°C
Partly cloudy
Humidity
85%
Wind
15 km/h E
Gusts
15 km/h
Pressure
1026 hPa
Dew Point
5°C
Cloud Cover
81.2%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Scafell Pike safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (90m) and the summit (978m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Scafell Pike?
Scafell Pike is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 1 day for a short trek.
What is the elevation of Scafell Pike?
The trailhead starts at 90 metres above sea level in England, United Kingdom. The summit or highest point reaches 978 metres — a net elevation gain of 888 metres.
What gear do I need for Scafell Pike?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Scafell Pike in United Kingdom: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude