Seatallan, Caw Fell, Haycock and Middle Fell
4 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Greendale.
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1140 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 797 m
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About this walk
Seatallan, Caw Fell, Haycock and Middle Fell is a hard 15 km circular walk with 1,140 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Greendale (grid reference NY 145 056). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Haycock at 797 m.
Seatallan, Caw Fell, Haycock and Middle Fell are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Haycock, reaches 797 m (2,615 ft).
This route starts from Greendale and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Greendale, follow the path towards Seatallan.
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The summits
Climb Seatallan, then continue to Caw Fell, Haycock and Middle Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
693 m
697 m
797 m
582 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Seatallan, Caw Fell, Haycock and Middle Fell take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 15 km route, which has 1,140 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 Greendale (grid reference NY 145 056). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and 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. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Haycock (797 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Caw Fell (697 m, Wainwright); Seatallan (693 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Middle Fell (582 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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