Record SL-445039 · Wikidata Q5687267
Hay Stacks
Haystacks
Wainwright
Elevation
597
m
1,959 ft
Prominence
92 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
54.5072° N,
3.2473° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaHaystacks, or Hay Stacks, is a hill in England's Lake District, situated at the south-eastern end of the Buttermere Valley. Although not of any great elevation (597 m, 1,959 ft), Haystacks has become one of the most popular fells in the area. This fame is partly due to the writings of Alfred Wainwright, who espoused its attractions and chose it as the place where he wanted his ashes scattered. Its large, undulating summit contains many rock formations, tarns and hidden recesses.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystacks (Buttermere) | 597 m | NW 314° | 0.0 km |
| Innominate Peak | 545 m | SE 128° | 0.5 km |
| Haystacks SE Top | 543 m | SE 126° | 0.8 km |
| Seat | 561 m | W 289° | 0.8 km |
| Green Crag | 528 m | E 95° | 0.9 km |
| Seavy Knott | 544 m | SE 127° | 1.3 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) | nwn | 364.8 km | — |