Scarth Gap is the 1,460-foot (445 m) high mountain pass between beautiful Buttermere and tranquil Ennerdale in the Western Lake District. It makes use of the col between the towering High Crag and Haystacks, Wainwright's favourite fell and final resting place.

From the Gap, it's an entertaining clamber to Haystacks' summit or a steep, rocky pull up onto High Crag. Energetic hikers also use the pass to reach the remote and mighty Wainwright summit of Pillar from Gatesgarth, a big but rewarding undertaking.

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Buttermere, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Haystacks Summit – High Stile Summit loop from Gatesgarth

2. High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

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