Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk: hiking in Соединённое Королевство

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Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk

This is a circular walking route following the recorded track. Recorded figures: 11.2 km and 1248 m of ascent

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About the route data

Data source Added from a track

This route was added from a track. Individual sections have not been checked in the field.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Compacted dirt 22% · Asphalt 11% · Dirt / grass 2% · Unknown 65%

Surface data covers 3.87 km of 11.2 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Compacted dirt 22% · 2.42 km

Asphalt 11% · 1.18 km

Dirt / grass 2% · 0.21 km

Paving stones 1% · 0.04 km

Dirt 1% · 0.02 km

Gravel 1% · 0.00 km

Unknown 65% · 7.33 km

Before you go

Preparing for the route

Route at a glance

This demanding circuit leaves Seatoller on an old packhorse route, climbs towards Styhead Tarn and Sprinkling Tarn, then returns beside Grains Gill. Great End and Great Gable rise above the valley; about 1,248 m of ascent over 11.2 km makes this a full mountain day, not a coastal walk.

Route suitability

Without a car No verified data

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By bike Not verified

With a stroller Not verified

Mobile signal No verified data

Getting there

Without a car

A verified public transport plan has not been added yet. Before travelling, compare the start point on the map with the current timetable.

By car

Road access to the start has not yet been checked by the editors. Review the current map, road condition and weather before driving.

Parking

A verified parking place at the start has not been added yet. Check the current map and local parking restrictions before travelling.

What to expect

Seatoller — the route start

Styhead Tarn — a mountain lake on the upper loop

Sprinkling Tarn — a second mountain lake on the route

Grains Gill — the mountain stream followed on the return

Great End — one of the peaks above the route

Difficult sections and safety

The recorded total ascent is 1248 m; use the elevation profile to assess how the climbs are distributed. The modelled route distance is 11.2 km. Check current surface conditions, closures and weather hazards before setting out.

How much time to allow

Estimated moving time is about 5.4 hours; allow extra time for stops and navigation.

Best time to go

Seasonal conditions have not been verified by the editors. Check weather, trail conditions and daylight before setting out.

What to bring

Footwear with grip suited to the recorded surface

Water and food for the full route duration

A charged phone with the track saved offline

A wind or rain layer chosen for the current forecast

Nearby

Styhead Tarn — a verified point near the route. Sprinkling Tarn — a verified point near the route. Grains Gill — a verified point near the route. Great End — a verified point near the route.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

A verified public transport plan has not been added yet. Before travelling, compare the start point on the map with the current timetable

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 11.2 km, moderate.