Barf Summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

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Barf Summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

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Barf Summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

04:57

13.3km

830m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

Barf Summit

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Barf is a gorgeous little fell overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake. It's a member of the North Western Fells family and is easily linked with neighbouring Lord's Seat.

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1.48 km

View from Barf

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Great lovely fell plenty of heather in the spring summer months also not a bad place to wild camp, steep ascent from powter how car park or could be encompassed via the lords seat fells

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1.54 km

View from Lord's Seat towards Barf

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This is the summit on my trail today... views to follow .

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2.68 km

Lord's Seat summit

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Lord's Seat is a 1,811-foot (552 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District. It's most commonly hiked alongside Broom Fell, Barf or Whinlatter (or all three). There are beautiful views …

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3.94 km

Broom Fell Summit Cairn

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Broom Fell has a really large summit cairn and also a wind shelter. It stands at 1,677 feet (511 m). It's often climbed from the direction of Graystones or Lord's …

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6.02 km

Graystones summit

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Graystones is a Wainwright summit in the North Western Fells of the Lake District. It rises to 1,496 feet (456 m) and is easily accessed from the Whinlatter Pass. Greystones …

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6.46 km

Steep Ascent to Graystones

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This is a slog up here!

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7.51 km

Parking at Lake District National Park

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limited free parking

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

4.44 km

161 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

3.51 km

3.01 km

776 m

161 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

16°C

12°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

November 23, 2021,Graystones to Whinlatter

Thanks Martin. Yea loved it. Great weather for it too

January 13, 2024,Whinlatter Fells

Started in mist but lovely views over the Solway Firth and nearby Coledale Horseshoe by the end. W/ James, Sarah, Leigh, Jess, Steve and Ralphie. A nice meal at the Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite afterwards