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Elevation: 3,210 ft 978 m
GPS: 54.45237, -3.21668
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Shared By: Paul Ross on Dec 19, 2009 · Updates
Admins: Chris Owen, Euan Cameron

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The crown jewel crags of the Lake District.The mountain itself, Scawfell Pike, is England's highest mountain (3210') and the rock faces imposing and steep are some of the biggest .There are a massive amount of routes of all grades to climb on these crags providing one has the luck of good weather.

Geographical error:  The Lakes are in England, while "Britain" includes Wales and Scotland.

Also 2 commas added to that sentence.   Cheers

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The easiest walk is from the Wasdale Valley ,about 11/2 hours from Borrowdale about two hours or more.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Scafell

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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Central Buttress.
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Central Buttress.
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 6 pitches
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