Grizedale Valley – Sheltered Seat Sculpture loop from Satterthwaite

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Grizedale Valley – Sheltered Seat Sculpture loop from Satterthwaite

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Grizedale Valley – Sheltered Seat Sculpture loop from Satterthwaite

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2.61km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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363 m

Grizedale Valley

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale is a well-known forest area, located between Coniston Water and Lake Windermere in the southern part of the Lake District. The forest is managed by Forestry England and is …

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714 m

A Flower in Bloom

Highlight • Monument

Keir Smith created this artwork in 1999 in memory of Roy Kitchin, sculptor, teacher and founder of the Ironbridge Open Air Museum, where the work was exhibited. In 2014 it …

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727 m

Rat Trail Viewpoint

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Lovely bench for a rest before heading home

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1.09 km

Clockwork Tree

Highlight • Forest

There are two wind mechanisms attached to trees (best seen from the footbridge). They make no sound.

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1.10 km

Wooden Footbridge in Lake District National Park

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Via this sturdy footbridge you safely cross the gorge. On the bridge you have a view of the "Clockwork tree" and the meadows at the visitor center.

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1.19 km

Sheltered Seat Sculpture

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Sheltered Seat dominates a steep bend in the path near a ravine, with a wide and impressive view over the valley. A large, grass-covered ledge juts out from the hillside, …

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1.20 km

Burpg's House

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Blurpg's House (often spelled "Burpg's House") is a playful, interactive wooden sculpture in Grizedale Forest. It was created in 2000 by artist Paul Dodgson, who was working there as an …

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2.44 km

Grizedale car park, visitor centre and toilets

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Spacious paid parking close to the visitor center. At the end of the parking lot, there is a building with toilets and information about the routes for hikers and mountain bikers.

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2.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

582 m

369 m

232 m

Surfaces