Scafell Pike
| Scafell Pike | |
|---|---|
Scafell Pike (centre) from Yewbarrow | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 978 m (3,209 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 912 m (2,992 ft) Ranked 13th in British Isles |
| Parent peak | Snowdon |
| Isolation | 151.98 km (94.44 mi) |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Hardy, Wainwright, Nuttall, Furth, County Top, Country high point |
| Coordinates | 54°27′15″N 3°12′42″W / 54.45424°N 3.21160°W |
| Geography | |
Scafell Pike Location in the Lake District Scafell Pike Location in the former Copeland Borough Scafell Pike Location in England | |
| Location | Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Cumbrian Mountains, Southern Fells |
| OS grid | NY215072 |
| Topo map | OS Landrangers 89, 90, Explorer OL6 |
Scafell Pike (/ˈskɔːfɛl paɪk/)[2] is a mountain in the Lake District region of Cumbria, England. It has an elevation of 978 metres (3,209 ft) above sea level, making it the highest and the most prominent mountain in England.[1][3] The mountain is part of the Scafell massif,[4] an extinct volcano,[5] and is one of the Southern Fells.
- ^ a b Bathurst, David (2012). Walking the county high points of England. Chichester: Summersdale. pp. 272–278. ISBN 978-1-84-953239-6.
- ^ Jones, Daniel (2011). Roach, Peter; Setter, Jane; Esling, John (eds.). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (18th ed.). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-15255-6. In isolation Scafell is /ˌskɔːˈfɛl/.
- ^ "Marilyns of England". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ Gannon, Paul (April 2009). Rock Trails Lakeland - A Hillwalker's Guide to the Geology & Scenery. Pesda Press. ISBN 9781906095154. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
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