"The ascent of Scafell Pike is the toughest proposition the 'collector of summits' is called upon to attempt... From all the bases except Wasdale Head the climb is long and arduous and progress is slow"

- Wainright 1960, Scafell Pike 12 

The view from the top of Scafell Pike September 2009. Surprisingly more difficult to descend than the climb to the top.