Mickle Fell from Ley Seat
A 790 m Hewitt in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, climbed from Ley Seat over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 11.8 km
- Ascent
- 440 m
- Time
- 3.5–4.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 790 m
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About this walk
Mickle Fell from Ley Seat is a moderate 11.8 km out-and-back walk with 440 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Ley Seat, B6276 (grid reference NY 826 197). It climbs Mickle Fell (790 m), a Hewitt.
Mickle Fell is a 790 m Hewitt in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots. Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
From Ley Seat, B6276, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Ley Seat, head across the hillside towards Mickle Fell.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Mickle Fell.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
790 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Mickle Fell from Ley Seat take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–4.5 hours for the 11.8 km route, which has 440 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 Ley Seat, B6276 (grid reference NY 826 197). 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 moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Mickle Fell (790 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: This hill is inside the Ministry of Defence's Warcop Training Area, where live firing takes place. Public access is only allowed at certain times, usually some weekends and holidays when there's no firing: check the MOD's Warcop access information before you go, keep to the permitted routes, and never touch anything you find on the ground.
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