Sca Fell

Sca Fell is a 964 meter mountain summit with steep northern faces and large eastern crags rising above the Eskdale valley. The rock walls on the eastern side define the landscape of this mountain region in the Lake District.

The mountain's name changed over time and appeared in older documents as Scawfell until the Ordnance Survey standardized it in 1920. This naming adjustment was part of Britain's systematic mapping effort in the early 20th century.

Climbing routes on the eastern face are documented in British mountaineering literature and shape how climbers understand their craft today. The rock walls have served as a training ground and place of personal challenge for many generations of climbers.

Weather can shift quickly from mild to snowy, so visitors should prepare for a range of conditions on the mountain. Weather forecasts tailored to different elevation levels help with realistic planning.

Lord's Rake was once the main route across the summit but substantial rockfalls have reshaped this path, making it considerably harder to traverse today. These changes remind visitors that mountains are constantly evolving landscapes.

Location: Cumbria

Elevation above the sea: 964 m

Made from material: igneous rock

GPS coordinates: 54.44751,-3.22471

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24