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Walk up Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow from Wastwater

By Dave Chick   

on November 24, 2018    No ratings yet.

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Walk up Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow from Wastwater

Route Essentials

Route Summary

A trio of quieter fells north of Wast Water

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

10.07 km

Ascent

848 m

Time

4 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Greendale

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Walk up Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow from Wastwater Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Walk up Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow from Wastwater

The Lake District Wainwright of Seatallan, along with it’s lower neighbouring Middle Fell and Buckbarrow, have the unfortunate task of persuading the walker to climb them rather than being drawn to the bright lights of Wasdale Head and all that mountainy goodness surrounding it. If you’ve got a half day left after climbing one of the big walks in the area such as Scafell Pike, Mosedale Horseshoe or Great Gable, then it comes highly recommended.

This circular walk starts from Buckbarrow near Nether Wasdale, a steady ascent bringing you first to the summit of Middle Fell. Lying directly across Wastwater to the Scafells, the views are worth the intial slog. A grassy ridge is then followed to bring you to the grassy lump that is Seatallan. There are still extensive views – but dominated by the summit’s grassy summit, an ideal location for a summer picnic.

The walk returns to the start with a descent over Buckbarrow, passing a tall upright cairn that was built by the legendary Joss Naylor. Visit Dave Chick’s website on the link below for full information on that, including meeting the man himself. Buckbarrow is more of a collection of knolls than a proper summit, though you’d think it was it’s own summit when viewed from below. It’s a fine viewpoint, if you can find the proper summit. A final descent returns you to the start, and with Nether Wasdale a few minutes down the road The Strands Hotel and the Screes Inn make a fine ending to the day!

Walk up Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow from Wastwater Route Description

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Scafells from Middle Fell
Grassy and flat – Seatallan
The Summit of Buckbarrow – probably.
Joss Naylor’s Cairn on Buckbarrow

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

A trio of quieter fells north of Wast Water

This walk includes the 3 Wainwrights of Seatallan, Middle Fell, Buckbarrow

This walk includes the Hewitt of Seatallan

This walk includes the Nuttall of Seatallan

Route Start Location: Greendale

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
10.07 km 848 m 4 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

The Strands Hotel and the Screes Inn at Nether Wasdale.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking : CA20 1EU

Greendale

Public Transport:

None

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Weather Forecast:

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Guidebooks:

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Dave Chick

Dave is our Lake District local expert, often found in the depths of Cumbria he’s the author of his own part on the web, All the Gear but no Idea.

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