High Seat

The Central Fells

height 608 metres  -  NY 28709 18045

A marker showing the location of the start of the route, Above ThirlmereA marker showing the location of the start of the route, The North Central FellsA marker showing the location of the start of the route, ShoulthwaiteA marker showing the location of the start of the route, Book Three: The Central FellsA marker showing the location of the start of the route, A Wainwright RoundA marker showing the location of High Seat
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An interactive Ordnance Survey map showing High Seat

Routes Taking in High Seat

Distance (kilometres)

Ascent (metres)

Duration (hours)

A list of routes taking in High Seat (column headers with buttons are sortable)
Above Thirlmere7 Wainwrights21.4 kilometres1,068 metres7 hours 8 minutes
The North Central Fells6 Wainwrights19.9 kilometres1,038 metres6 hours 43 minutes
Shoulthwaite10 Wainwrights32.9 kilometres1,643 metres10 hours 57 minutes
Book Three: The Central Fells27 Wainwrights71.3 kilometres4,261 metres24 hours 56 minutes
A Wainwright Round214 Wainwrights525.1 kilometres35,164 metres189 hours 53 minutes

A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells

High Seat appears in Alfred Wainwright's book A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells - Book Three: The Central Fells.

The cover of A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells - Book Three: The Central Fells book
A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells - Book Three: The Central Fells

Maps

Modern technology has made navigating in the Lake District fells much easier, however, it is imperative that you also carry a map and compass and know how to use them. High Seat appears on the following Ordnance Survey and Harvey Maps.