In first winter snow, a long and challenging hike

Statistics

5 - 6

hrs

1,080

m

1,081

m

19

max°

Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Moderate

Description

Following the Esk River all the way to Little Narrowcove.

then a steep gully accent to summit of Scarfell Pike, followed by a steep decent down beneath Scarfell East Butress, In winter conditions boot packing steps in the snow was required.