Haystacks, Mountain summit in Cumbria, England.
Located at the southeastern end of Buttermere Valley, Haystacks rises to 597 meters with rocky knolls and hidden tarns across its surface.
During the 20th century, Alfred Wainwright documented Haystacks in his guidebooks, establishing its reputation among Lake District mountains.
The mountain received its name from the Norse settlers who recognized the distinctive columnar rocks forming its summit structure.
Multiple hiking paths lead to the summit from Buttermere village, with the Scarth Gap Pass route providing access from the Gatesgarth parking area.
Innominate Tarn near the summit contains small rocky islands and serves as the final resting place for Alfred Wainwright's ashes.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 597 m
GPS coordinates: 54.50721,-3.24725
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13
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