Peaks & Trails of The English Lake District WHS

The English Lake District WHS has 854 named peaks. The highest is Scafell Pike at 978 m. Other notable peaks include Sca Fell, Symonds Knott and Helvellyn.

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Highest peak: Scafell Pike (978 m)
854 named peaks
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There are 854 named mountains in The English Lake District WHS. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Scafell Pike.

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Bannerdale Crags

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Nethermost Pike

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Dollywaggon Pike

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Last updated March 22, 2022

Highest Peaks

978 m (prom: 910 m)

964 m (prom: 140 m)

959 m (prom: 23 m)

950 m (prom: 710 m)

Sca Fell Pinnacle

935 m (prom: 57 m)

934 m (prom: 49 m)

931 m (prom: 704 m)

925 m (prom: 23 m)

910 m (prom: 57 m)

Most Prominent Mountains

978 m (prom: 910 m)

950 m (prom: 710 m)

931 m (prom: 704 m)

852 m (prom: 519 m)

868 m (prom: 460 m)

899 m (prom: 427 m)

Old Man of Coniston

803 m (prom: 415 m)

753 m (prom: 394 m)

829 m (prom: 373 m)

806 m (prom: 358 m)

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest peak in The English Lake District WHS?

The highest peak in The English Lake District WHS is Scafell Pike, at 978 m.

What mountains are in The English Lake District WHS?

Notable peaks in The English Lake District WHS include Scafell Pike, Sca Fell, Symonds Knott, Helvellyn and Sca Fell Pinnacle.