Lovely Seat (675m) was originally known as Lunasett. It is the highest point of Abbotside Common, the high ground separating Swaledale from Wensleydale. There is a cairn atop and a stone chair (is this is why it's called Lovely Seat?): there are terrific views of the Yorkshire Peaks from here to the south.

David Howells

May 23, 2024

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Lovely Seat is a UK designated Nuttall at 675 metres and not that far from Cliff Gate Road, where there is a small parking space. I wish I could say something about the views, but I didn't see anything today.

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1. Lovely Seat and Great Shunner Fell loop from Cliff Gate Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

27.2km

08:12

880m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Thwaite Stone Bridge – Lovely Seat Summit Cairn loop from Muker

15.9km

04:57

600m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Great Shunner Fell Summit – Lovely Seat Summit Cairn loop from Buttertubs Pass

10.2km

03:05

340m

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 660 m

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Monday 16 February

4°C

-2°C

27 %

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Location: High Abbotside, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Lovely Seat Summit Cairn

1. Lovely Seat and Great Shunner Fell loop from Cliff Gate Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Thwaite Stone Bridge – Lovely Seat Summit Cairn loop from Muker

3. Great Shunner Fell Summit – Lovely Seat Summit Cairn loop from Buttertubs Pass

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