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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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.

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Similar walks are also taking place on the UK’s other highest peaks – Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Slieve Donard.

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Last year, he completed the Three Peaks Challenge of Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike while walking backwards.

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Over the years more and more people have attempted to climb Scafell Pike, many drawn by the spectacular pictures and videos posted on social media.

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Penny isn't sure how many times she has been up Scafell Pike but reckons it must be thousands.

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