Scaling Castle Crag from Seatoller starts with a bit of a climb, then follows a rolling contour route giving you great views right across the valley. This is definitely the civilized way to climb Castle Crag. Steep climbs and uneven paths in places.
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54.52, -3.16 · rel 17445039
54.52, -3.16 · rel 17445039
Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors
A 8,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
8,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
28
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
3× summit
1× Attraction
1× viewpoint
1× cave
Castle Crag Hill Fort
ruins ·
on the route
8,7 km
100%
Castle Crag
summit ·
on the route
8,7 km
100%
Rosthwaite Stepping Stones
Attraction ·
on the route
8,7 km
100%
Standing Stones
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
8,7 km
100%
Millican Dalton Cave
cave ·
31 m off route
8,7 km
100%
High Doat
summit ·
360 m off route
8,7 km
100%
Holm Crag
summit ·
482 m off route
8,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors is 8.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors takes approximately 2h 10min to complete.
Yes, Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors starts at Seatoller Car Park, Seatoller, Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5XP;NY 24553 13797;54.513839 , -3.1668895.
Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors is maintained and managed by National Trust.