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Great Scoat Fell

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Copeland

England

Great Scoat Fell

East face of Pillar Crags of the east face of the large dome of Pillar: the crags, and more of them descend to the right into Pillar Cove. The darkest crag at the right side of the image is Pillar Rock.
East face of Pillar Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Great Scoat Fell is a prominent hill located in the county of Cumberland, England. It is part of the Northern Fells in the Lake District National Park and stands at an elevation of 651 meters (2,136 feet) above sea level. Situated in the far northwestern corner of the national park, Great Scoat Fell offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and grassy terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. It is often included in the route known as the "Back o' Skiddaw" circuit, which takes walkers on a scenic journey through the lesser-explored areas of the Northern Fells.

Great Scoat Fell is also notable for its proximity to other prominent peaks in the area, such as Knott and Carrock Fell. These neighboring hills provide additional opportunities for exploration and longer hikes. The summit of Great Scoat Fell is marked by a cairn, offering a spot for visitors to rest and take in the breathtaking views of the Caldew Valley and the Solway Firth.

The hill is accessible via various footpaths, including the Cumbria Way and the Allerdale Ramble, which pass through the nearby town of Caldbeck. Despite its comparatively modest height, Great Scoat Fell is a rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility and natural beauty in the Lake District.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.48921/-3.3065539 or Grid Reference NY1511. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

East face of Pillar Crags of the east face of the large dome of Pillar: the crags, and more of them descend to the right into Pillar Cove. The darkest crag at the right side of the image is Pillar Rock.
East face of Pillar
Crags of the east face of the large dome of Pillar: the crags, and more of them descend to the right into Pillar Cove. The darkest crag at the right side of the image is Pillar Rock.
Fellwalkers on Little Scoat Fell The walkers on the upper slopes of Little Scoat Fell above Black Comb, looking across Mosedale to Great Gable and the Scafell Range.
Fellwalkers on Little Scoat Fell
The walkers on the upper slopes of Little Scoat Fell above Black Comb, looking across Mosedale to Great Gable and the Scafell Range.
Cairn shelter on Pillar A cairn shelter on the plateau-like summit of Pillar. Today the southerly wind is remarkably warm, so warm that it almost feels like being blasted by a large hairdryer.
Cairn shelter on Pillar
A cairn shelter on the plateau-like summit of Pillar. Today the southerly wind is remarkably warm, so warm that it almost feels like being blasted by a large hairdryer.
Trig point and cairn on summit of Pillar Not a conventional trig point but one constructed of rocks here on the summit of Pillar. Here it is viewed from the south-east, the opposite direction to when I was last here in 2007 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/505255">NY1712 : Trig point and shelter, Pillar</a>.
Trig point and cairn on summit of Pillar
Not a conventional trig point but one constructed of rocks here on the summit of Pillar. Here it is viewed from the south-east, the opposite direction to when I was last here in 2007 NY1712 : Trig point and shelter, Pillar.
View down into Ennerdale View down into Ennerdale from the western slopes of Pillar.
View down into Ennerdale
View down into Ennerdale from the western slopes of Pillar.
View to the Scafells View to the Scafells from the cairn shelter on the summit of Pillar.
View to the Scafells
View to the Scafells from the cairn shelter on the summit of Pillar.
Little Scoat Fell Little Scoat Fell viewed from just below the summit of Pillar.
Little Scoat Fell
Little Scoat Fell viewed from just below the summit of Pillar.
Bridleway heading down by Nether Beck Bridleway heading down by Nether Beck with Middle Fell in the distance
Bridleway heading down by Nether Beck
Bridleway heading down by Nether Beck with Middle Fell in the distance
The Ennerdale Wall heading for Haycock This stretch of the wall has not yet been restored.
The Ennerdale Wall heading for Haycock
This stretch of the wall has not yet been restored.
North-west ridge of Haycock The route to the summit follows the dilapidated wall, with a few minor variations.
North-west ridge of Haycock
The route to the summit follows the dilapidated wall, with a few minor variations.
Low Beck Easy to cross today
Low Beck
Easy to cross today
Under Steeple Zoom shot from Low Beck
Under Steeple
Zoom shot from Low Beck
Ascending Steeple
Ascending Steeple
Under Long Crag Deep crusty snow made the ascent hard work
Under Long Crag
Deep crusty snow made the ascent hard work
Ascending Steeple Exhausted after struggling for two hours in deep snow this is as far as I got.
Ascending Steeple
Exhausted after struggling for two hours in deep snow this is as far as I got.
Under Long Crag On the Steeple ridge
Under Long Crag
On the Steeple ridge
On Steeple Looking towards Windgap Cove
On Steeple
Looking towards Windgap Cove
Descending Steeple High above Ennerdale
Descending Steeple
High above Ennerdale
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Great Scoat Fell is located at Grid Ref: NY1511 (Lat: 54.48921, Lng: -3.3065539)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

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