Bagging Besssyboot

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Overview

Staring our Wainwright bagging season with the bagging of Bessyboot and, possible some (very) nearby rocky tops. Whilst this walk is short on distance, it does include some closely packed contours (i.e. it's quite steep). Expect spectacular views.

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 609.6m / 2000ft
Type:: circular

Seatoller - Strands Bridge - Rottenstone Gull - Tarn at Leaves - Bessyboot - Comb Gill

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 24556 13812
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5XN
what3words:: blizzard.outgoing.craziest

Start time:: 10:00 am

Seatoller National Trust Car park (p&d)

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