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Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England (978 m)

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What is the highest mountain in England?

Snowdon

Scafell Pike

Ben Nevis

Helvellyn

Explanation

Scafell Pike in the Lake District, Cumbria, is the highest mountain in England at 978 metres. It is the shortest of the three national highest peaks (Ben Nevis 1,345 m; Snowdon 1,085 m).

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In which area of England is Scafell Pike located?

The Yorkshire Dales

The Peak District

The Lake District in Cumbria

The Norfolk Broads

Explanation

Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England at 978 metres, is located in the Lake District in Cumbria. The Yorkshire Dales and Peak District are other national parks but do not contain England's highest mountain. The Norfolk Broads is a lowland area of lakes and rivers in eastern England.