Greendale via Greendale Tarn up Seatallan: route map, distance and time
693 m · Cumbria
Seatallan is a 693m grassy fell above Nether Wasdale, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a trig pillar beside a large ancient stone cairn.
Climb beside Greendale Gill to the tarn, then head up the grassy western slope to the summit.
Greendale via Greendale Tarn at a glance
| Distance | 3.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 611 m |
| Time up | 1h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Greendale, Wasdale road |
| Start grid reference | NY 143 056 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 140 084 |
Greendale via Greendale Tarn map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Greendale via Greendale Tarn takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 10m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:46. Start by 13:11 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:44. Start by 13:09 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Seatallan summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Seatallan right now. The main Seatallan page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Seatallan forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Seatallan
Seatallan is a 693m grassy fell above Nether Wasdale, a Wainwright and Hewitt with a trig pillar beside a large ancient stone cairn. More about Seatallan, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Middle Fell (582 m), 1.6 km south-east
- Haycock (797 m), 2.3 km north
- Buckbarrow (423 m), 2.4 km south
- Little Gowder Crag (735 m), 2.5 km north
- Caw Fell (697 m), 2.7 km north
Challenges that include Seatallan
More walks from Greendale, Wasdale road
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Greendale up Buckbarrow
- Greendale via the south-west ridge up Middle Fell
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 143 056, the summit at NY 140 084), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Greendale via Greendale Tarn: questions and answers
How far is Greendale via Greendale Tarn?
Greendale via Greendale Tarn is 3.9 km one way to the summit of Seatallan, with 611 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.8 km.
How long does Greendale via Greendale Tarn take?
About 1h 50m to the summit of Seatallan and 2h 35m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 3h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Greendale via Greendale Tarn?
Greendale via Greendale Tarn starts from Greendale, Wasdale road. The grid reference is NY 143 056.
Is Greendale via Greendale Tarn suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Greendale via Greendale Tarn today?
By 13:11 at the latest. Sunset on Seatallan today is 16:46, Greendale via Greendale Tarn takes about 2h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Greendale via Greendale Tarn?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).