Sprinkling Tarn – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head

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Sprinkling Tarn – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head

Hard

4.8

(40)

348

hikers

Sprinkling Tarn – View of Wast Water loop from Wasdale Head

05:32

13.3km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.49 km for 859 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

Sty Head Stretcher Box

Highlight • Trail

Sty Head is the apex of an ancient and wild trade route between Borrowdale and Wasdale, the Styhead Pass. Right in the mountainous heart of the Lake District, it separates …

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3.87 km

View of Styhead Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A nice place to stop and have a bite to eat, or allow others to catch up. Has been known that a few wild campers pitch up here.

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4.73 km

Sprinkling Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Sprinkling Tarn is an idyllic stretch of still water surrounded by the dramatic and imposing rock faces of Great Gable and Great End. A serene, peaceful spot on the long hike up Scafell Pike.

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8.10 km

Broad Crag Col

Mountain Pass

8.42 km

Scafell Pike

Highlight • Summit

The weather can change 20 times before you summit. Make sure you have layers and if possible a hot drink. Ive done this twice both in August's and have been …

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8.97 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Lake

Any view down onto Wast Water is bliss. Such a stunning location.

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10.0 km

Hollow Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

I've been to many mountains in the UK but this climb was the hardest. The views from above compensate for the effort and fatigue.

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10.8 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful part of the country great hiking highly recommended

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11.4 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views on the way up Scafell pike

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

3.79 km

2.61 km

156 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

2.69 km

2.63 km

1.70 km

1.16 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 13 November

6°C

-2°C

9 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

July 15, 2024,Scafell Pike to Great End, ascent via Mickledore

Taking advantage of the blue sky I decided to give the ascent of Scafell Pike via Mickledore ago. This a far more interesting and rewarding way to go. Then took time to explore Ill Crag and Great End

I had half a mind to do Lord rake but when I got closer it was looking a little too wet and …

October 10, 2024,Great End, Scafell Pike and Lingmell Loop

Awesome hike!
6 hrs moving, 8 hrs with stops.

Scafell Pike with a difference... Great End and Lingmell both optional additions, but offered some different views. In my opinion, if you're going all the way up Scafell Pike... You may as well make the most of the elevation to tick off some Wainwrights!