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Foxes Rake (Foxes Tarn Gully)

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Foxes Rake (Foxes Tarn Gully)

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    1. Lingmell Summit Cairn – Scafell Pike Summit loop from Boot

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    March 10, 2022

    Foxes Rake is a scramble route between Scafell Pike and Sca Fell. Stick to the gully itself which has water running down it from Foxes Tarn. In winter the water can freeze so look out for icy patches, in heavy rain it can be gushing, but on a dry day you can make your way up without getting wet.

      August 24, 2024

      Foxes Rake up to the tarn is the “easy” way to Scafell from Mickledore but it isn’t without its challenges. In summer it is usually dry so is a straightforward scramble up. In winter it can become a serious undertaking under snow, and without snow the water can turn to ice which persists because the sun never gets here much in winter.
      At least it is easier than some of the other alternatives.

        August 31, 2025

        Brilliant little scramble, very safe and managable 😊

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          Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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