An invigorating circular into the the Lakeland fells beyond Borrowdale. Follow an ancient packhorse route, as mountain views of Great End & Great Gable rise above you. Relax by Sprinkling Tarn before returning via Grains Gill stream. Rugged rock paths.
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54.49, -3.19 · rel 17448592
54.49, -3.19 · rel 17448592
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors
A 10,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
10,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
Great Slack
summit ·
305 m off route
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Great End
summit ·
397 m off route
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Seathwaite Fell (summit)
summit ·
444 m off route
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Great End West Cairn
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464 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Quarter of the way
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Thorneythwaite Farm Picnic and Waterfall walk, North Lakes Outdoors
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)
C2C
Downstream to Derwent Walk, Borrowdale and Derwent Water
Castle Crag from Seatoller Trail: The Scenic Route, North Lakes Outdoors
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is 10.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors takes approximately 2h 33min to complete.
Yes, Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors starts at Seatoller National Trust Car Park, Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5XN;NY245137.
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes Outdoors is maintained and managed by National Trust.