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Scoat FellScoat Fell is one of many prominent mountains that make up the massive Mosedale Horseshoe in the western region of the Lake District, not far from the Irish Sea. As a matter of fact, the Scoat Fell rests at what is considered the head of horseshoe in question, with its “back” against the community of Ennerdale.While in discussion, the Mosedale Horse is a group of fells arranged in the shape of a horseshoe (hence the name), and Scoat Fell is located in the southern arm of that horseshoe. The significance of the Scoat Fell is its role as an interceptor of five different ridges from various satellite fells. These include the Pillar, the Yewbarrow, the Red Pike, the Tewit How, and the Steeple. These five completely surround the Scoat Fell. If not for the villages and Tarns—including the Scoat Tarn to the south of the correlative Fell—traversing to the Scoat Fell would be virtually impossible. Still, even though it is possible, such a venture is ambitious and time-consuming, to say the least. Among the key valleys involved with Scoat Fell and its network of crags and ridges are Wasdale and Ennerdale, which intersect some of these fells and carry water as far away as Ravenglass. Other principle Fells involved in this complex system are Great Gable and Pillar, between which lies Kirk Fell; Caw Fell; Haycock, situated between Caw Fell and Scoat Fell; Little Scoat Fell and Black Fell, both of which are considered adjacent and therefore a part of Scoat Fell itself (although Steeple, despite its proximity to Scoat Fell, is deemed independent of it); Birker Fell; Seatallen; the Lank Rigg group; and Eagle Crag, among many others. Needless to say, Scoat Fell is well-protected a real challenge to climb, if one can manage to get to it. The geological consistency of Scoat Fell and its surrounding crags and formations is just as complex as their arrangement and interrelationships are. Streams of rocks are exposed along the ridge belonging to Tewit How connected from the northwest direct, while plagioclase-phyric andesiite lava is present from Birker Fell. Other combined substances like siltstone, sandstone, conglomerate, and tuff are spread about, and lapilli-tuff is contributed from the nearby Eagle Crag. Rocks and other materials from the Ennerdale valley add to the mix as well. All of this suggests that Scoat Fell and its involved fells and crags diverse in composition and even offer means regarding some minerals as well, although many of these elements can be found throughout the Lake District. The interesting about the summit of Scoat Fell is that a stone wall traverses it. This is known as the “Ennerdale fence” and it does, unfortunately, block part of the panoramic view that one might see the full horseshoe. Most of that great formation can be seen from the summit of the Scoat Fell, though. The top, or peak, of the mountain is an extended plateau, so an ideal vantage point is easily adjustable by simply walking around while one is studying the area. As for how to get to that point, several possibilities come to mind. One way can be accessed from the Ennerdale valley, although going across Steeple Fell and Tewit How first might be necessary. Using Wasdale Head, one of the villages nearby, as a starting point, travellers can ascend the ridge through the Black Comb. From the Wastwater, travellers can also take the Nether Beck Bridge, which allows access to the Scoat Tarn. The fact that this tarn is adjacent to the correlative Fell, however, would make travellers’ trek a rather direct one. The most common alternative is to pass along the top of the horseshoe, all the way around, until one reaches the Scoat Fell. Red Pike and Pillar Fells will need to be climbed in the process, though. Whichever way travellers decide to take, and the trip will be a real challenge. |
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