One of Scafell Pike’s subsidiary summits, hikes up Broad Crag offer an exhilarating walk whether you’re heading to the Pike itself or not. It’s one of the highest summits in …

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

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Dan Hobson

October 17, 2018

Hiking

Standing at 3,064 feet (934 meters), Broad Crag is the fourth highest peak in the Scafell range, following Scafell Pike, Scafell and Ill Crag. While thousands of hikers pass within a few feet of the summit every year, most do not climb its rocky slopes. However, on a sunny day, it is well worth a scramble to the top.

Tom

December 31, 2018

Hiking

One of many peaks near Sca Fell, if you plan the route right you can conquer several at once, including Broad Crag, Lingmell etc. No matter the day the views from almost any peak in the Lakes are stunning.

David Howells

June 29, 2021

Hiking

One of about nine Nuttalls in the central Scafell group. Broad Crag's summit is not often visited though as it consists of a very rocky bouldery top which is just off the footpath enough to put people off the awkward journey to its non descriptive top. Fine views from there though.

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1. Stockley Bridge – Corridor Route to Scafell Pike loop from Honister Pass

15.5km

05:59

880m

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2. View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Boot

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930m

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3. Stockley Bridge – View of Wast Water loop from Seathwaite

21.2km

08:08

1,270m

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

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1. Stockley Bridge – Corridor Route to Scafell Pike loop from Honister Pass

2. View of Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Boot

3. Stockley Bridge – View of Wast Water loop from Seathwaite

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