Scafell Pike

American

[skaw-fel] / ˈskɔˌfɛl /

noun

a mountain in NW England, in Cumberland: highest peak in England. 3,210 feet (978 meters).

Scafell Pike British

/ skɔːˈfɛl /

noun

a mountain in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District: the highest peak in England. Height: 977 m (3206 ft)

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It'll be Greg's third Red Nose Day challenge after completing five triathlons in five days in 2016 before cycling between Scafell Pike, Snowdon, and Ben Nevis - climbing each of them - two years later.

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Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to an "avoidable" seven-hour rescue of two young men on Scafell Pike in the Lake District on 29 December, in "treacherous" conditions.

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In 2021, he traipsed for five months and 2,000 miles between London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin and Belfast; before climbing Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike.

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Similar walks are also taking place on the UK’s other highest peaks – Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Slieve Donard.

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Last year, he completed the Three Peaks Challenge of Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike while walking backwards.

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