“glorious views, that to the north being of unsurpassed beauty”

A Wainwright

Glaramara is one of the least walked of the high fells, so many people are missing out here, the views over the Borrowdale Valley are glorious and this rugged ridge to the Allen Crags doesn't disappoint, views, tarns and rocky crags make this a great route a little off the beaten track.

Summits included on this route:
Glaramara785 metres / 2575 feet
Allen Crags801 metres / 2628 feet
Seathwaite Fell632 metres / 2073 feet

“Yes, the name is good, simple yet subtly clever”

A Wainwright

From Seathwaite we will follow the track by Thorneythwaite Farm, climbing by Combe Gill and onto the Thorneythwaite Fell ridge climbing to the rocky summit of Combe Head, the best viewpoint over the Borrowdale Valley.

A short walk and an easy scramble from Combe Head will bring us to the summit of Glaramara, a collection of rocky outcrops and tarns. The ridge continues south from Glaramara, crossing a saddle with a collection of picturesque tarns before the gentle climb to the summit of the Allen Crags.

From the Allen Crags we will descend below the huge cliffs of Great End to Sprinkling Tarn, one of the most picturesque tarns in the Lake District. The path around the western shores of Sprinkling Tarn lead onto the rambling ridge over Seathwaite Fell.

Seathwaite Fell is another fine viewpoint over the Borrowdale Valley to the north, a short descent to the west of the summit will bring us down onto the Styhead Gill path, descending too Stockley Bridge and back to Seathwaite Farm.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

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Where to meet: The Turning Circle, Seathwaite
Postcode: CA12 5XJ
Grid Reference: NY 235 121

Directions

From Keswick: Leave on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op).
Follow this road for approx 8 miles, passing through Rosthwaite until just before reaching the village of Seatoller a narrow lane leads off to the left on the bend, signposted to Seathwaite, camp site and Sty Head. This road can be busy and has passing points (unmarked), blind bends and walkers in the road, also a few sheep for good measure, please drive carefully.
Follow this lane, parking as close to the end near the farm as possible, we will meet at the turning circle before the farm entrance gate.

Bus Services

The nearest bus stop to Seathwaite is Seatoller, around 20 minutes walk away from the meet point

The 78 bus runs regularly between Keswick and Seatoller
The 77/77a also runs from Keswick to Seatoller and then on to Buttermere, this however is a seasonal service from Easter to October

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Walks:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

Winter Walks:

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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1 Answer

What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Glaramara & the Allen Crags: Private Guiding

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product Glaramara & the Allen Crags: Private Guiding

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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