Routes up
Adam Seat routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from LochgoilheadModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge offering scenic views of the surrounding lochs, it is a moderate hike suitable for most hikers.
North ApproachHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from ArdgartanModerate
The North Approach is a longer route that takes you through dense forest before opening up to the summit ridge, it is a rewarding hike.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Rest and Be ThankfulGrade 2
The East Face Scramble is a challenging route that requires good scrambling skills, it provides an adventurous ascent with some exposure.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from LochgoilheadGrade 3
This is a technical climbing route on the west ridge, it requires climbing equipment and experience in mountaineering.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Adam Seat today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Adam Seat each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 666m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Adam Seat each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:44
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:58 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:49.
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About Adam Seat
Adam Seat is 666 m (2,185 ft) high with 9 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 185th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Little Harter Fell (0.4 km), Branstree (1.1 km) and Kentmere Pike (1.4 km).
How high is Adam Seat?
Adam Seat is 666 metres high with 9 metres of prominence.
Where is Adam Seat?
Adam Seat is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Adam Seat?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Adam Seat, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Adam Seat today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Adam Seat?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
