Middle Fell, Haycock, Seatallan, and Buckbarrow, 31 July 2004

Climbing Middle Fell from Greendale

We started by ascending Middle Fell from Greendale. The view is over the lower Wasdale valley to Irton Pike.

Middle Fell summit

The summit cairn on Middle Fell, 1908 feet.

Summit view towards the Scafells from Middle Fell

View from the summit of Middle Fell towards the head of Wastwater and the Scafell range.

Contemplating the ascent of Haycock

Contemplating the ascent of Haycock (2618 feet).

A view from the summit of Haycock over the Ennerdale and Buttermere fells and Grasmoor, and round to Steeple. Click on the image for a bigger view.

Ennerdale Water from Haycock

Ennerdale Water from Haycock

Looking to the Wasdale Red Pike from Haycock

Looking to Scoat Fell and the Wasdale Red Pike from Haycock.

Descending Haycock

Descending Haycock.

Seatallan summit cairn

The summit cairn on Seatallan (2266 feet) is believed to be an ancient British tumulus.

Trig point on Seatallan

Adjacent to the tumulus is a more modern OS trig column.

View to the Scafell range from Seatallan

The view to the Scafell massif from Seatallan.

Seatallan panorama

A wider view from Seatallan - click on the image for a bigger version.

Looking at the Wastwater screes from Cat Bields

Looking at the Wastwater screes from the point known as Cat Bields ('Catbells') on the southern slopes of Seatallan.

View from Buckbarrow

The view of Wastwater and the screes from Buckbarrow (1410 feet). Click on the image for a larger version.

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