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High Seat, Mountain summit in Borrowdale, England

High Seat rises to 608 meters above sea level, featuring distinctive rock formations and grass-covered slopes within the Lake District National Park.

Archaeological evidence around High Seat indicates human settlements and activities dating back several thousand years in the surrounding Borrowdale region.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge explored the landscapes near High Seat, incorporating the natural elements of this area into his poetic works.

The ascent to High Seat begins at Seathwaite farm, with marked trails leading through varied terrain to reach the mountain's triangulation point.

The summit contains multiple stone mounds known as 'Man', creating uncertainty about which structure marks the exact peak of the mountain.

Location: Borrowdale

Location: St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

Elevation above the sea: 608 m

GPS coordinates: 54.55261,-3.10372

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04

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