The Southern Fells Include Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England, occupy a broad area to the south of Great Langdale, Borrowdale and Wasdale. High and rocky towards the centre of the Lake District, the Southern Fells progressively take on a moorland character toward the south west. In the south east are the well known Furness Fells, their heavily quarried flanks rising above Coniston Water.
Led novice family members to the summit from wasdale. Very little snow encountered and none that challenged walking or navigation. Low cloud on the ascent made navigation important. Fantastic cloud inversion on the summit and a cuddle with a mountain rescue dog out for a stroll made the family members day very memorable.
