Seatoller
Hamlet in Cumbria, England
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Seatoller is a hamlet in the civil parish of Borrowdale, in Cumbria, England. Part of the historic county of Cumberland, it lies on the B5289 road at the east foot of the Honister Pass and to the south of Derwent Water. The nearest town is Keswick, which lies approximately 7 miles (11 km) to the north.
| Seatoller | |
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The hamlet, viewed from High Doat | |
  Seatoller Location in Allerdale, Cumbria  Seatoller Location within the United Kingdom | |
| OS grid reference | NY244137 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KESWICK |
| Postcode district | CA12 |
| Dialling code | 017687 |
| UK Parliament | |
Governance
Along with Seathwaite, Watendlath, Stonethwaite, Rosthwaite and Grange, Seatoller forms part of the Borrowdale civil parish, which has its own parish council.[1]
The hamlet lies within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency; the current MP is Markus Campbell-Savours, who represents Labour.[2]
Amenities
The hamlet consists of a farmhouse, two bed and breakfasts, a tea shop and two rows of cottages.
Close to Seatoller is the hamlet of Stonethwaite, which has Borrowdale Primary School and St Andrews Church.[3]
Tourism and the local economy
Seatoller is a popular place from which to start the ascent of Great Gable and Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.[4] There is a National Trust car park in the hamlet, which is an excellent starting point for walks.[3]
Honister Slate Mine is located at the head of the Honister Pass and produces the world famous Westmorland Green Slate.[3]
Transport
Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire operates three bus routes that link the hamlet with Keswick and Cockermouth.[5]
