Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge up Seathwaite Fell: route map, distance and time
601 m · Cumbria
Seathwaite Fell is a rough, tarn-dotted plateau between Grains Gill and Styhead Gill at the head of Borrowdale, with its Wainwright summit at 601 m.
Walk up the valley to Stockley Bridge and climb the Sty Head path, then break off onto the rough plateau and head north to the summit cairn.
Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge at a glance
| Distance | 3.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 469 m |
| Time up | 1h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 234 121 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 229 101 |
Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge 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
Near the start
- The Yew Tree Pub1.9 km
- Sky Hi Cafe1.7 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets1.7 km
- Public toilets1.7 km
- Seathwaite Farm Campsite0.1 km
- Seatoller Farm1.7 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 10m | 1h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 25m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 15:06 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:03 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Seathwaite Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Seathwaite Fell right now. The main Seathwaite Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Seathwaite Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Seathwaite Fell
Seathwaite Fell is a rough, tarn-dotted plateau between Grains Gill and Styhead Gill at the head of Borrowdale, with its Wainwright summit at 601 m. More about Seathwaite Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Seathwaite Fell (631 m), 0.5 km south
- Seathwaite Fell South Top (631 m), 0.8 km south
- Red Beck Top (720 m), 1.4 km east
- High House Tarn Top (683 m), 1.4 km south-east
- Base Brown (646 m), 1.4 km north
- Green Gable (800 m), 1.5 km west
Challenges that include Seathwaite Fell
More walks from Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Seathwaite via Grains Gill and Esk Hause up Allen Crags
- Seathwaite via Sourmilk Gill and Gillercomb up Base Brown
- Seathwaite via Grains Gill up Esk Pike
- Glaramara and Allen Crags round up Glaramara
- Seathwaite via Grains Gill and Esk Hause up Great End
- Seathwaite via Styhead Tarn up Great Gable
- Seathwaite via the Corridor Route up Scafell Pike
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 234 121, the summit at NY 229 101), 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.
Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge: questions and answers
How far is Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge?
Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge is 3.0 km one way to the summit of Seathwaite Fell, with 469 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.0 km.
How long does Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge take?
About 1h 25m to the summit of Seathwaite Fell and 2h 0m 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 2h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge?
Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge starts from Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. The grid reference is NY 234 121.
Is Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge 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 Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge today?
By 15:06 at the latest. Sunset on Seathwaite Fell today is 18:06, Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge takes about 2h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Seathwaite via Stockley Bridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).