Routes up
Ley Seat routes: 5 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Ley BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Ley Seat, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding valleys.
East Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Glen LeyGrade 2 Scramble
The East Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and some climbing skills.
South Circular HikeHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Ley VillageHiking
This circular hiking route starts and ends in Ley Village, providing a scenic tour around the southern slopes of Ley Seat.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Ley FarmGrade 3 Climb
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route suitable for experienced climbers, offering a thrilling ascent with some exposure.
Valley Approach TrailHiking · 6km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Ley ValleyHiking
The Valley Approach Trail is a gentle hike through the Ley Valley, ideal for those looking for a less strenuous route to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ley Seat today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ley Seat each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 584m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ley 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 07:03, sunset 16:42
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:46.
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About Ley Seat
Ley Seat is 584 m (1,916 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in North Pennines, England. OS grid reference NY824201. It is the 7th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in North Pennines. The nearest summits are Helbeck Fell (1.2 km), Mickle Fell (4.8 km) and Long Crag (5.5 km).
How high is Ley Seat?
Ley Seat is 584 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Ley Seat?
Ley Seat is listed in North Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Ley Seat?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Ley Seat, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Ley 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 Ley 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.
