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Barf – Lord's Seat Loop from Applethwaite

Claire Bewsher

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Barf – Lord's Seat Loop from Applethwaite

Claire Bewsher planned a hike

August 27, 2021

Barf – Lord's Seat Loop from Applethwaite

Moderate

03:35

10.7km

3.0km/h

500m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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329 m

The Bishop of Barf

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the late 1700's a cocky (and very drunk) Bishop of Derry in the Swan Hotel bet his drinking buddies that he could ride his horse directly to the summit …

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1.54 km

Barf Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barf is a gorgeous little fell overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake. It's a member of the North Western Fells family and is easily linked with neighbouring Lord's Seat.

A word of caution. …

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1.57 km

View from Lord's Seat towards Barf

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is the summit on my trail today... views to follow .

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3.21 km

Lord's Seat summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lord's Seat is a 1,811-foot (552 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District. It's most commonly hiked alongside Broom Fell, Barf or Whinlatter (or all three). There are beautiful views …

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4.75 km

Whinlatter Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

The trails linking the 2 Wainwrights Lords Seat and Whinlatter are wonderful- they wind through Whinlatter Forest. It makes for a very varied walk - from open hillside to deep woodland

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6.34 km