What is the highest mountain in England?
The highest mountain in England is Scafell Pike, in the Lake District, Cumbria. It rises to 978 metres, or 3,209 feet, above sea level and offers views across the Lake District and, on clear days, to Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Scafell Pike is part of the Southern Fells. Its summit is rocky and often covered in cloud. The mountain was formed from volcanic rock around 450 million years ago.
The summit was given to the National Trust in 1919 as a memorial to those who died in World War I. A war memorial plaque is located at the top.
Climbing Scafell Pike
The most popular route starts at Wasdale Head and takes about two to three hours to reach the summit. Other routes start from Borrowdale and Langdale.
Scafell Pike is one of the National Three Peaks, along with Ben Nevis in Scotland and Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa, in Wales. Many people try to climb all three within 24 hours.
Walkers should be prepared for changeable weather, as conditions can become dangerous. Good navigation skills, warm clothing and waterproofs are essential.
Ben Nevis, in Scotland, is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, at 1,345 metres, much higher than Scafell Pike.