Peak challenge continues...

 Scafell Pike was the second of the wee 3 Peak Challenge for me. It's the tallest mountain in England (3,200 ft) and I attempted it only after conquering Snowdon (3,500 ft) in Wales (see Climbin' a mountain post). This mountain unlike Snowdon does not have a train you can ride to the top or a tea room; so best get on your hiking boots and mount up for the climb. While I used the directions below to climb, I veered off to the right at the "Y" junction and climbed over Mickeldore. Be cautious, this is only for the more adventurous. The "easy" way I've posted below in a picture:

This is the 'easy' way up the mountain

 Scafell Pike from Wasdale

Via Broad Stand and Mickledore, returning via the Corridor Route. Approx 6.5 miles. Park at the Wasdale Head car park , and set off south-east along the public footpath across the valley floor to the footbridge which crosses Lingmell Beck. From the footbridge, follow the path southwards, climbing diagonally up the hillside until joining the main path up Lingmell Gill. Follow the path up alongside Lingmell Gill for just over a kilometre until it splits at an area known as Hollow Stones. From here, take the right hand path south-west, climbing steeply up to Mickledore Col. 
 

Mickledore Col.

Turning left at Mickledore Col, the path clambers steeply for just a few hundred metres until the plateau is reached, and a short but cautious walk over the boulder strewn landscape leads to the summit cairn and trig point. You’ve reached Scafell Pike from Wasdale, give yourself a moment to take in the magnificent views and tranquillity.

From the summit, follow the path with its line of cairns to the north-west, descending slowly at first, then more steeply down towards Lingmell Col, and take the Corridor Route path to the right at OS ref: NY214076. Follow the Corridor Route as it weaves and contours its way around towering crags and deep ravines towards Sty Head Pass.

From Sty Head Pass, three different tracks are available, all leading back down Wasdale. Either set off in a westerly direction on the track which traverses the flanks of Great Gable, or take one of the two routes which drop more directly into the valley bottom. All three route options meet up again after about a mile, and another mile along the valley floor will return you to the car park, although a well-earned refreshment is in order by now.

(and Mum if you're reading this... no worries I survived to tell the tale!)