Whinlatter, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf
4 Wainwrights in the northern Lake District, climbed together from Whinlatter Pass.
- Distance
- 11.8 km
- Ascent
- 600 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 552 m
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About this walk
Whinlatter, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf is a moderate 11.8 km circular walk with 600 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Whinlatter Pass (grid reference NY 204 245). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Lord's Seat at 552 m.
Whinlatter, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf are 4 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the northern Lake District. The highest, Lord's Seat, reaches 552 m (1,811 ft).
This route starts from Whinlatter Pass 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 Whinlatter Pass, follow the path towards Whinlatter.
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2
The summits
Climb Whinlatter, then continue to Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
517 m
510 m
552 m
469 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Whinlatter, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 11.8 km route, which has 600 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 Whinlatter Pass (grid reference NY 204 245). 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 moderate. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Lord's Seat (552 m, Wainwright); Whinlatter (517 m, Wainwright); Broom Fell (510 m, Wainwright); Barf (469 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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