Red Screes

Wainwright in Lake District, Eastern Fells

  • 776m / 2546ft
  • Moderate

Red Screes is an impressive Wainwright fell nestled in the Lake District's Eastern Fells region. With a height of 776m, it offers a moderate difficulty level for hikers. Its rugged terrain rewards visitors with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. Located close to the charming villages of Ambleside and Grasmere, Red Screes is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the picturesque Lake District.

Summit Tarn on Red Screes
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Details

Height
776m / 2546ft
Grid reference
NY 39660 08757
Summit feature
Rock by shelter 18m se of trig point
Drop
260m
Col
516m NY388095
OS map sheets

(1:50k) 90
(1:25k) OL7N

Observations
Trig point is at ny 39650 08771; rock 13m nw is 5cm lower

Current Weather (3am)

Clear sky

7℃

Rain

0mm

Wind

5mph (ESE)

Nearby Fells

Middle Dodd

0.51 miles away

Little Hart Crag

0.98 miles away

High Hartsop Dodd

1.26 miles away

High Pike (Scandale)

1.37 miles away