Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm

Cumberland, England, United Kingdom

9.2 miles (14.9 km) · 3,022 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm is a 9.2-mile loop route in Cumberland, England, United Kingdom, gaining 3,015 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 2,838 feet at an average 10.6% grade. About 40% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,022 ft (921 m)
Average gain	327 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 2,754 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.8%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm

How much elevation gain does Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm have?

Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm has 3,022 ft (921 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.9 km). That averages 327 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm?

The difficulty score for Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm is 12.7 of 100. That is harder than 78.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm?

The longest climb on Scafell Pike via Seathwaite Farm runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 2,754 ft (840 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.