Some mountains have better names than they deserve and some deserve better names than they have. Lords Seat title for any ultimate peak amongst the clouds, and while the modest Lakeland fell of this name hardly aspires to the notability it suggests it is a pleasing recognition of the commanding position and superior height of this central point in the distinctive group of fells compromising Thornthwaite Forest, Between Bassenthwaite Lake and Whinlatter Pass.

Darling How Farm - Aiken Beck - Forestry Track to Lord's Seat - Barf - Return to Lord's Seat - Broom Fell - Widow Hause - Graystones - Spout Force - Darling How Plantation - Darling How Farm

2,500 Feet, 762 Metres

Whinlatter – Lords Seat – Barf – Broom Fell – Graystones

Darling How – Aiken Plantation – Brown How – Whinlatter Top – Tarbarrel Moss – Ullister Hill – Beckstones Gill – Barf – Lord’s Seat – Broom Fell – Widow Hause – Graystones – Scawgill Bridge – Darling How