The craggy Middle Fell

Middle Fell

Height582m (1,909ft)

Prominence117m (384ft)

RegionWestern Fells

Climbed1 Time

"Many of the lesser fells of Lakeland make up for their lack of height by an aggressive fierceness of expression that seems more appropriate to greater mountains and by an intimidating ruggedness and wildness of terrain. Middle Fell comes into this category." — A. Wainwright

Standing as a prominent satellite of Seatallan above the north-western shore of Wast Water, Middle Fell presents a remarkably rugged profile for its modest elevation. Steep on all flanks, its western face is strewn with scree and rough boulders, while its eastern side plunges down tier upon tier of craggy outcrops into Nether Beck.

To the north, a broad, grassy ridge links Middle Fell back to the higher mass of Seatallan, levelling out gently after an initial rough descent from the high point.

Summit cairn on Middle Fell

The summit cairn rests atop a small, rocky knoll near the southern edge of the high ground. From this elevated vantage point directly over the lake, the top provides fantastic views looking straight across Wast Water to the towering screes of Whin Rigg and Illgill Head.

Trip Reports

Middle Fell, Seatallan & Buckbarrow25/05/2015

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