Routes up
Scam Matthew routes: 4 ways to the top
North RidgeScrambling · 5km · from Lochside Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the loch, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East FaceScrambling · 4km · from Forest TrailheadGrade 3 Scramble
The East Face is a challenging scramble with exposed sections, not recommended for beginners.
South PathHiking · 6km · from Visitor CentreHiking
The South Path is a well-marked hiking route that winds through scenic forested areas.
West ClimbClimbing · 3km · from Base CampClimbing
The West Climb is a technical climbing route requiring ropes and protection, suitable for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Scam Matthew today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Scam Matthew each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 520m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Scam Matthew each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:44
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:58 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:48.
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About Scam Matthew
Scam Matthew is 520 m (1,706 ft) high with 15 m of prominence. It is in Lake District E, England. OS grid reference NY516105. It is the 19th highest of the 39 summits Peakify lists in Lake District E. The nearest summits are Howes (1.8 km), Harrop Pike (3.2 km) and Selside Pike (2.6 km).
How high is Scam Matthew?
Scam Matthew is 520 metres high with 15 metres of prominence.
Where is Scam Matthew?
Scam Matthew is listed in Lake District E, England.
Are there routes for Scam Matthew?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Scam Matthew, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Scam Matthew today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Scam Matthew?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
