Scafell Pike

American

[skaw-fel] / ˈskɔˌfɛl /

noun

a mountain in NW England, in Cumberland: highest peak in England. 3,210 feet (978 meters).

Scafell Pike British

/ skɔːˈfɛl /

noun

a mountain in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District: the highest peak in England. Height: 977 m (3206 ft)

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The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales - Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon - over the course of a day.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

He previously completed five triathlons in five days in 2016 before cycling between - and climbing - Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis two years later.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to an "avoidable" seven-hour rescue of two young men on Scafell Pike in the Lake District on 29 December, in "treacherous" conditions.

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026

In 2021, he traipsed for five months and 2,000 miles between London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin and Belfast; before climbing Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike.

From BBC ● May 30, 2025

All about the view going up to the top of Scafell Pike on page 76 of the guide-book.

From Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life by Reed, Talbot Baines

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