High Seat and Bleaberry Fell – A Wild Night in the Central Fells
This adventure started at Ashness Bridge, one of the most photographed spots in the Lake District. From there, it was a long, steady pull upwards towards High Seat – the highest point in the Central Fells. The climb felt relentless at times, the kind where you glance up thinking you must be nearly there, only to find the path stretching on ahead. But slowly, the views began to open up, revealing Derwentwater glinting in the distance and the surrounding fells layered in soft light.
We reached the broad, boggy plateau between High Seat and Bleaberry Fell as the day began to settle. This was our wild camp spot for the night – nothing but open sky, quiet air, and the sense of being a long way from anywhere. The ground was soft underfoot (and under-tent), but the sunset painted the hills gold and pink, and that more than made up for damp boots.
Morning brought a short climb to Bleaberry Fell, which sits just north of High Seat. From its summit, we had sweeping views back towards Keswick and across to Skiddaw. The descent from there felt like a gentle stroll after the previous day’s climb, winding us back down towards base with that happy mix of tired legs and full hearts.
Two Wainwrights in one trip, a night under the stars, and a reminder of why the Lake District will always pull us back.
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