周辺の滝・トップ5

Unfortunately it was dry when I came down this route. But lovely views to be had 😎

Brilliant little scramble, very safe and managable 😊

This is a short but high ascent of a scramble called Foxes Rake. It is a relatively easy scramble but if wet would be very slippy. This takes you up to a plateau where Foxes Tarn should be if not in drought (it was) and then you can choose if you want to play and scramble again up stagger up what was grass banking as such. Once at the top you can tap out on Scafell Cairn the 2nd highest Fell in the Lakes.

Gets boggy

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.

variable depending on recent rain

fantastic scramble along waterfalls, good to have waterproof boots

The path follows the stream which requires an easy scramble. Take your time as it is very slippy and be prepared to get wet hands/gloves from the wet rocks. (luckily I had two sets of gloves)