Middle Fell

Middle Fell is a steep but rewarding climb directly from Wasdale, serving as a perfect vantage point for the Scafell range and Wast Water. Most hikers tackle it alongside Buckbarrow, starting from the Greendale parking area and following the well-defined ridge path to the rocky summit.

• •The fell's name is derived from its literal position, sitting centrally between the higher mass of Seatallan to the north and the lower crags of Buckbarrow to the south.
• •The summit area consists of Borrowdale Volcanic rock, specifically the Birker Fell Andesite member, which creates a rugged, rocky plateau contrasting with the smoother grass slopes lower down.
• •The fell overlooks Greendale, the home of legendary fell runner Joss Naylor; these slopes served as a primary training ground for his many record-breaking mountain endurance feats.
• •On the ascent from Greendale, the path passes Greendale Tarn, a remarkably quiet and secluded body of water tucked into a hollow that is frequently bypassed by summit-bound hikers.
• •Despite its modest height, the initial 'Greendale gallop' up the relentless grass slopes is a classic Wasdale leg-burner that often forces a premature 'scenery break' within the first ten minutes.