A steep rocky fist above Wasdale, Buckbarrow is a characterful little Wainwright fell. It faces off against the Wastwater Screes on the opposite side of the valley, and is a …

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Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Greendale Round - Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow

9.88km

04:17

700m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Wast Water – Seatallan Summit loop from Boot

11.2km

04:12

620m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Boot

23.4km

09:12

1,340m

1,330m

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

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Adventurer Nic

May 17, 2021

Buckbarrow is a Wainwright in the Western Lake District. It's most commonly hiked from Greendale and the ascent has beautiful views down to Greendale Gill. komoot maps are really helpful for this area because they show the possible ascent paths that are absent from other maps. Care must be taken to avoid the crags on the south east side of Buckbarrow.

David Howells

July 3, 2021

Buckbarrow was the first of my three Wainwrights today and it is a short but stiff old climb from the road but it is on a decent path and the views are great.

Amber Keegan

October 14, 2024

Great views back up behind you on the way down Buckbarrow

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Elevation 480 m

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Location: Wasdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Greendale Round - Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow

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