Seatallan
692m (2271ft)
The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
The summit of Seatallan is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 6ml (9.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,504ft (763m) |
| Time: | 4.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Greendale Farm - Gill Farm - Gill Beck - Buckbarrow - Glade How - Cat Bields - Nether Wasdale Common - Seatallan - Pots of Ashness - Windscale Hows - Middle Fell (Wasdale) - Greendale Gill - Greendale Farm
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 9.75ml (15.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,236ft (986m) |
| Time: | 6.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Greendale Farm - Gill Farm - Buckbarrow - Seatallan - Pots of Ashness - Gowder Crag - Haycock - Little Lad Crag - Nether Beck - Wast Water - Wasdale - Greendale Farm
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 11.25ml (18km) |
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| Ascent: | 5,100ft (1,554m) |
| Time: | 9.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Greendale Farm - Middle Fell (Wasdale) - Seatallan - Pots of Ashness - Gowder Crag - Haycock - Great Scoat Fell - Steeple - Scoat Fell (Little Scoat Fell) - Red Pike (Wasdale) - Dore Head - Yewbarrow (North Top) - Yewbarrow - Bell Rib - Dropping Crag - Overbeck Bridge - Wast Water - Greendale Farm
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 15.25ml (24.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 4,841ft (1,475m) |
| Time: | 10½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Very Hard) |
Route Summary:
Wasdale Head - (National Trust Campsite) - Wast Water - Lingmell Gill - Illgill Head - Whin Rigg - Greathall Gill - Low Wood - Lund Bridge - Woodhow Farm - Woodhow Tarn - Scale Farm - Tosh Tarn - Gill Farm - Gill Beck - Buckbarrow - Cold Well - Nether Wasdale Common - Seatallan - Windscale Hows - Middle Fell (Wasdale) - Greendale Farm - Nether Beck - Overbeck Bridge - Wasdale Head - Wast Water.
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Seatallan
John Ramsbottom walked up Seatallan on August 18th, 2024 [from/via/route] Greendale horseshoe [with] Teyla/Lola [weather] Changeable - Good day with Teyla & Lola
Christine Shepherd climbed Seatallan on May 9th, 2009 [from/via/route] Walked from Greendale using walk c328 Climbed again on 22.8.21. [with] On my own [weather] Sunny to start with but ended up with mist & hailstone on Nether Wasdale Common - Although I am always prepared for a change in the weather being alone on the moor in mist & hailstone was a bit scary & the appearance of the summit cairn was a welcome relief. Climbed again 22.08.21 The summit was in cloud again so still haven't seen the view.Climbed again on 22.10.23 doing walk c328 in reverse. The climb up Seatallan this was was hard work but it was a change; I finally saw the wonderful views; they were worth waiting for.
Richard Marchant bagged Seatallan on October 2nd, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Greendale & headed North up alongside Greendale Gill & after 500m followed the ridge NE up onto Middle Fell then carried on NW up onto Seatallan then final headed South down to Buckbarrow, from here I went SW to Gill Beck & down to the road & back to Greendale. [with] On my Own [weather] Misty & low clouds to start with but then the Sun came out mid morning.
Kevin Foster hiked Seatallan on June 15th, 2022 [from/via/route] Roadside parking Greendale, Wasdale [with] By myself. [weather] Dry & sunny - A day requiring plenty of water & plenty of sunblock (and midge repellent). The approach via Greendale Tarn was pleasant. The steep climb onto the ridge of Seatallan not so but reward was the view from the top. Especially westward towards the Irish Sea. The Isle of Man was clear as a bell & almost seemed to be floating off the West Cumbrian coast.
Tim Winn summited Seatallan on February 4th, 2022 [from/via/route] Wasdale [with] Barry, Paul and Roger [weather] Sunny
Michael Austin conquered Seatallan on June 28th, 2021 [from/via/route] C328
Charlotte Hewson scaled Seatallan on September 3rd, 2021 [from/via/route] The flat, across & up buckbarrow, on to seatallan & then middle fell. [with] Cas [weather] Misty - Saw a squirrel on the Seatallan trig point!
Paul Macey walked up Seatallan on August 15th, 2021 [from/via/route] C328 [weather] Drizzly rain followed by showers
Nick Dobson climbed Seatallan on April 24th, 2021 [from/via/route] Greendale in Wasdale, following Greendale Gill up towards Greendale Tarn before crossing back over to Buckbarrow, before proceeding on to Seatallan. [with] Margaret & Ralph [weather] Excellent sunny day with high visibility all round. - With all the lockdowns attributed to Covid 19, these were our first Wainright's since completing Middle Dodd & Red Screes on 05/09/2020. We then continued on to Seatallan for number 172 out of the 214. This walk provided stunning scenery the entire way with the Scafell's the stand out.
Dan Collins bagged Seatallan on May 1st, 2021 [from/via/route] As part of greendale horseshoe walk [with] Family [weather] Some cloud but no rain until the very end
Darren Wilson hiked Seatallan on September 27th, 2020 [from/via/route] Buckbarrow, Cat Bields, Seatallan, Middle Fell [with] Lone [weather] Beautiful day
Liz Sheerin summited Seatallan on August 26th, 2020 [from/via/route] Buckbarrow, Seatallan, Middle Fell [with] Neil [weather] Overcast - Camping in Wasdale Head
Claire Murray conquered Seatallan on August 22nd, 2020 [from/via/route] Walked the Greendale Horseshoe. Middle Fell, Seatallan & Buckbarrow. [with] Vitor [weather] In the clouds
Caroline Winter scaled Seatallan on July 30th, 2020 [from/via/route] Greendale Gill, Middle Fell, Seatallan, Buckbarrow, Tongue Gill. [with] Becky [weather] Rain eased by late morning. Clear views to Ireland on top - Back to bag some fells after nearly a year. Feeling the stiff walk up to Seatallan. Grassy trod down path most of the way. News reporter by greendale cottages on Mountain Rescuers & the prolonged time spent on walkers ill equipped for the hills.
Wayne Baxter walked up Seatallan on August 11th, 2020 [from/via/route] From Greendale along the road to a path that leads up Gill Beck to Buckbarrow, On a good path over to Cat Bields turn right to Seatallan.Headed NE down the path then SE to find a clear path to Middle Fell. Pick up a path south that leads to Greendale Gill & back to car. [with] Sue [weather] Bright sun very hot
Mike Dunphy climbed Seatallan on January 26th, 2020 [with] Gaz
Andrew Johnson bagged Seatallan on November 2nd, 2019 [from/via/route] Wasdale [with] Ted [weather] Cloudy - Very wet under foot
Phillip Bulley hiked Seatallan on July 7th, 2019 [from/via/route] Via Buckbarrow. [with] Ruby. [weather] Sunny & warm.
Christina Lander summited Seatallan on June 27th, 2019 [from/via/route] Nether Wasdale - Buckbarrow - Seatallan - Middle Fell - Greendale Bridge - Scale Bridge - Nether Wasdale [with] Dick & Meg [weather] Hot & sunny - Meg fell in a bog! Found a waterfall to wash her off
Elaine Evans conquered Seatallan on May 23rd, 2019 [from/via/route] From Greendale back along the road to start ascent via Gill Beck, continued to summit of Buckbarrow then on to Cat Bields & across to Seatallan, descended to Windscale Hows & up to Middle Fell before descending to Greendale again. Followed c328 The Greendale Horseshoe. [with] Sue [weather] Fair, sunny at times, overcast at others, cool breeze on top of Middle Fell. - Visibility varied but could clearly see the ridge of last week's walk on the other side of Wastwater. Car parking area is on the left, just beyond the large private parking area on the right.
Richard Beardsley scaled Seatallan on November 15th, 2018 [from/via/route] Walked route c328 The Greendale Horseshoe. The path leading to the summit was straight forward. A bit of a slog from Cat Bields though. [with] Gillian [weather] Sunny but cold day. low cloud came in as we approached Seatallan. - Parked car, (free), on grass verge near Greendale. Commenced the walk at 1045 hrs. The route taken was quite boggy in places. Got back to the car at 1530 hrs. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Michael Nolan walked up Seatallan on January 9th, 2018 [from/via/route] Wasdale [weather] mixed...some good some awful!
Craig Steeland climbed Seatallan on August 29th, 2017 [from/via/route] From Greendale car park [with] Sue [weather] Partly cloudy & cool with moderate winds
John Almond bagged Seatallan on July 16th, 2017 [from/via/route] go4awalk c328 - The Greendale Horseshoe - From Greendale parking area - Buckbarrow - SEATALLAN - Middle Fell [with] Solo - joined up with a couple of nice guys, Dave & Stuart, for the accent and descent of Middle Fell [weather] Good, quite sunny & warm, with fairly light winds.
Chris Sheard hiked Seatallan on October 15th, 2004 [from/via/route] From Haycock [with] George & Baz [weather] Warm day with light winds - Not happy with Baz - had been a good walk - this not on route felt a peak too far
John Walter summited Seatallan on May 5th, 2017 [from/via/route] . [with] Tricia
John Tippins conquered Seatallan on February 11th, 2017 [from/via/route] Greendale [weather] Cold, strong winds, some snow. - Very strong winds blowing snow horizontally. Stopped momentarily for a sandwich, hands frozen within minutes & painful warming up again. Got a text from Lewis; answered when I was back down cos it was a bit hairy in the blizzard.
Mark Davidson scaled Seatallan on July 17th, 2006 [with] Theresa [weather] Beautiful & sunny - pure bliss
Clive Ward walked up Seatallan on August 6th, 2016 [from/via/route] Greendale Horseshoe. See Buckbarrow [with] Hazel
Joanne Mcgawley climbed Seatallan on July 25th, 2016 [with] Rich [weather] So Wet!! - 6.62 miles
Dave Eyes bagged Seatallan on May 10th, 2016 [from/via/route] from Middle Fell [with] Christine Eyes [weather] Sunny Day
Anthony Scott hiked Seatallan on June 27th, 2016 [from/via/route] YHA Wasdale Hall [with] me [weather] grey cloud
Stephen Eddy summited Seatallan on June 24th, 2016 [from/via/route] Greendale [with] Mike Woodhouse, Tony Harris, Martin Bayliss [weather] Cloudy - Via Buckbarrow
Tracey Cowell conquered Seatallan on March 14th, 2016 [from/via/route] Middle fell/seatallan/buckbarrow [with] Solo [weather] Sunny..wind 20mph
David Noble scaled Seatallan on September 20th, 2015 [from/via/route] Wasdale [with] Jack [weather] Overcast & Cloudy with Rain
Richard Marshall has walked up Seatallan [from/via/route] Greendale [with] Volkan & Bo [weather] Sunny
Chris Bramley climbed Seatallan on May 30th, 2015 [from/via/route] Greendale [with] Janet [weather] Cloudy col - Enter dale country house for t & bed
Kevin Parnham bagged Seatallan on May 15th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Greendale via Buckbarrow [with] Jo [weather] Windy but fine day - Met a woman from Gosforth who was running to the summit 55 times in her 55th year & was well on the way there. A lovely & inspirational lady
Christine Knowles hiked Seatallan on May 12th, 2015 [from/via/route] Greendale via Buckbarrow [with] Graham [weather] Windy, clouds down over top, very cold
Colin Egan summited Seatallan on September 7th, 2014 [from/via/route] Continuation from Buckbarrow via Cat Bields [with] My wife Faith
Charlie Housley conquered Seatallan on October 24th, 2014 [from/via/route] Directly down & up from Middle Fell [with] Candy. [weather] Variable cloud with some showers & sunshine....although not much of the latter.
Derek Parkin scaled Seatallan on March 16th, 2014 [from/via/route] buckbarrow, then onto middle fell [with] lynn parkin [weather] low cloud mist & light rain
Harry Meijer walked up Seatallan on June 13th, 2014 [from/via/route] Above Wasdale [with] The Lake District Walker
Darren Mortimer climbed Seatallan on November 16th, 2013 [from/via/route] Greendale [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Overcast with a little wind & low cloud but otherwise fine.
Chris Brookes bagged Seatallan on October 12th, 2013 [from/via/route] Greendale [with] Kesh [weather] Cloudy with Sunny Spels
Iain Taylor hiked Seatallan on July 31st, 2013 [from/via/route] Walked from Greendale near Wast Water NZ 14443 05610
Doug Martin summited Seatallan on June 10th, 2013 [from/via/route] Greendale [with] Mark Taylor [weather] Low mist which burnt off as day progressed leading to pleasant sun shine - warm weather with cloud early on gave ideal walking conditions. - Pleasant day organised last minute.
Dale Verrall conquered Seatallan on March 13th, 2011 [from/via/route] Wast Water - Walk number C328 [with] Amber [weather] Lovely day - snow on top
Simon Smith scaled Seatallan on July 21st, 2012 [from/via/route] Included Buckbarrow & Middle Fell. [with] Sue, Imogen, Josie, Eleanor & Eddie. [weather] Warm & sunny.
Tony Aspden walked up Seatallan on May 21st, 2010 [from/via/route] From Greendale via Buckbarrow to Seatallan, Middle Fell return to Burnthwaite Farm [with] Andy [weather] Sunny
Sarah Aston climbed Seatallan on July 3rd, 2012 [from/via/route] Wast water [with] Husband dude [weather] Cloudy, dry - Pud & wiggles first fell!
Neil Smith, Patrick Rogozinski, Melanie Dunn, Karen Lythgoe, Maxine Down, Jane Wilkinson, Jenny Godfrey, Louise Sandwith, Jonathan Tobin, Teresa Lowery, David Shaw, Raymond Barnett, Simon Duerden, Gordon Lee, Paul Booth, Linda Mckeogh, Louis Smith, Victoria Bates, Tracey Cordes, Trevor Williams, Stephen Millington, John Kendall, Jeanette Coward, Paul Henderson, Libby Burns, Rob Barklamb, John Cuthbert, Jacqui Smith, John Southward, Andy Nicholls, Ian Thomas, Ray O'hara and Linda Walker have all walked, climbed & bagged Seatallan.
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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Seatallan
Seatallan, Great Scoat Fell, Little Scoat Fell, Red Pike (Wasdale), Yewbarrow, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Whin Rigg from Irton Pike
Wast Water, Wasdale and Yewbarrow with Middle Fell (left) Seatallan (background centre), Red Pike (Wasdale) (right) and the shoulder of Kirk Fell (centre foreground) from Westmorland Cairn on Great Gable
*From Left to right: Caw Fell, Seatallan, Red Pike, Pillar, Yewbarrow, Kirk Fell, Great Gable, Lingmell and Sca Fell and Wast Water (foreground) from Illgill Head (NB. Scafell Pike is largely hidden behind Sca Fell)
Westmorland Cairn, Great Gable panorama featuring Kirk Fell (foreground centre), Wast Water, Wasdale and Yewbarrow with Middle Fell and Seatallan beyond (left), Red Pike (Wasdale), Little Scoat Fell and Pillar behind Kirk Fell (centre) and Ennerdale with Red Pike (Buttermere), High Stile, High Crag and Crummock Water (right)
Seatallan (centre left) and you can just make out Scafell Pike, Mickledore and Sca Fell (centre right in the distance) from Ponsonby Fell summit
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