Scafell Pike, Highest mountain in England is situated in the lake district on a bearing of 54.45N, 3.2W, is 977metres tall (3,206ft) and is situated amongst some of the most picturesque scenery England (and maybe even the whole UK) has to offer.

People who have taken the 3 peaks challenge regard Scafell as the most strenuous due to the scree and rocky climb, steep from start to finish with little levelling off. Though shorter than Ben Nevis (UK's tallest), the mountain trades safety for height, and is mountable all year round, depending on route and skill of course.

Scafell is un-touristy with no marked path and no cafe at the top (a la Snowdon). the path is loose rock and scree which is sheer hell for your calves and knees. a walking pole might be a good idea

Be warned though: this mountain has various red flags due to sheer drops, loose rock slides, winter avalanches and also thick mist atop the peak in a lot of the year, not to mention the lose boulder hanging precariously over the Lord's Rake scramble). Compass skills are a good start and serious leg work at the gym are a must - especially for the descent - the rock gives no room for bounce and shins will fell the full force of you the whole way down.

The British Mountaineering Association claim that in winter, this mountain, though fairly low, has near arctic conditions due to strong Atlantic winds, the effects of which can be clearly seen in the mountain faces, as the wind blasted side is totally devoid of life, whereas the shielded side is almost like rolling valleys of grass and plants.

The hike is just 4km from start to peak, but this 4 km is expected to take about 2 hours or more, due to the strenuous nature of the track.

Map required: OS Landranger Sheet 90 & 89 or Superwalker "Lakeland West"