“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.
“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.
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Where to meet: The Turning Circle, SeathwaitePostcode: CA12 5XJGrid 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
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