Lake District
Seatoller Fell
461M
1512FT
About Seatoller Fell
Overlooking its namesake village, this rugged shoulder of the Rosthwaite Fell massif offers a quintessential Borrowdale experience. Its complex, craggy terrain is characterized by ancient volcanic rock and hidden hollows. Though modest in height, it provides a dramatic vantage point over the steep-sided valley of Glaramara and the northern jaws of Borrowdale.
Key Statistics
Rank
492nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Western Fells
Prominence
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13m
Nearest Town
Seatoller
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Birker Fell Andesite Formation. It consists of andesite, a volcanic rock formed from cooling lava.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY232132
Latitude
54.5087°N
Longitude
3.1866°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Seatoller is derived from the Old Norse 'sætr-ollir', which translates as 'the alders at the summer pasture', referring to the wooded shielings in the valley bottom below these slopes.
- •While the massif’s highest point is Bessyboot, Seatoller Fell is recognised as a Synge—a classification named after author Tim Synge, who catalogued every distinct Lake District top with at least 1,000 feet of elevation.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, earned view of the 'jaws of Borrowdale', where the valley narrows between the wooded heights of Castle Crag and Grange Fell, framing Derwentwater in the distance.
- •Navigating this fell requires a sharp eye; the ground is a labyrinth of small crags, damp depressions, and 'Borrowdale Volcanics' rock that can make a direct line of travel surprisingly difficult.
- •The fell is a classic example of a landscape that proves contour lines are merely a suggestion, as the actual distance walked over its many hummocks and hollows is usually double what the map indicates.