Ill Crag, Broad Crag and Seathwaite Fell
3 Hewitts in Lake District, climbed together from Seathwaite.
- Distance
- 14.3 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Time
- 5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 935 m
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About this walk
Ill Crag, Broad Crag and Seathwaite Fell is a hard 14.3 km circular walk with 880 m of ascent, taking 5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Seathwaite (grid reference NY 235 122). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Broad Crag at 935 m.
Ill Crag, Broad Crag and Seathwaite Fell are Hewitts in Lake District, close enough to climb together. The highest, Broad Crag, reaches 935 m (3,069 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
This route starts from Seathwaite and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Seathwaite, follow the path and tracks towards Ill Crag.
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2
The summits
Climb Ill Crag, then continue to Broad Crag and Seathwaite Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
On the way
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Taylor Gill ForceWaterfall · on the route
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ill Crag, Broad Crag and Seathwaite Fell take?
- Most walkers take 5–6.5 hours for the 14.3 km route, which has 880 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Seathwaite (grid reference NY 235 122). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Broad Crag (935 m, Hewitt); Ill Crag (931 m, Hewitt); Seathwaite Fell (631 m, Hewitt); Seathwaite Fell (Wainwright summit) (601 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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