Walk 2041 - Barf (via the Bishop) and Lords Seat

Not as easy as it looks this short Lake District walk is full of challenges as it includes one of the most noticeable features of the North Western fells - the "bishop" of Barf. This walk passes the Bishop on the way to the summit. Although the walk is short, this direct ascent of Barf is a steep climb on scree and heather plus an easy but exposed rock traverse at the half way point which puts the walk close to the "hard" category and only fit walkers with some scrambling experience should attempt it. Others will find a much easier path marked on the map approaching the summit of Barf from near the top of Beckstones Gill.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	Sheet OL4
	OS Landranger	Sheet 90

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

Other walks nearby

Walk 2581 - 1.5 miles / 2.4 km away
Lord's Seat & Barf from Whinlatter
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km

Walk 1120 - 1.7 miles / 2.8 km away
Grisedale Pike & Crag Hill from Braithwaite
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km

Walk 2038 - 1.7 miles / 2.8 km away
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Grade - hard
Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km

Walk 2040 - 2.0 miles / 3.2 km away
A circuit of 4 peaks on the flanks of Skiddaw
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 1155 - 3.0 miles / 4.7 km away
Causey Pike from Stoneycroft, nr. Braithwaite
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km

Walk 1676 - 3.0 miles / 4.8 km away
Ullock Pike, Long Side and Carl Side
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 3029 - 3.6 miles / 5.7 km away
Walla Crag from Keswick
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km

Walk 3037 - 3.6 miles / 5.7 km away
High Seat & Bleaberry Fell from Keswick
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km

Walk 2036 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away
Catbells from Gutherscale
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km

Walk 3525 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away
Catbells from Gutherscale
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km

Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.