In so far as a seat can, this has become kind of iconic. Most people who have been to Grizedale have probably seen it, and unlike some of the artwork in the forest, it needs no seeking out. Nor does it require to be 'understood'; it is a fun piece which can be enjoyed and appreciated by visitors of all ages. Meg Falconer writes in 'Natural Order':

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"The Sheltered Seat... dominates a high bend in the trail near a ravine, with a wide dramatic view of the valley. A great turf-covered 'shelf' thrusts out from the hillside to form a wide roof, large enough to shelter twelve or more people beneath. Somehow, one is reminded of a ship and its deck. Minimal effective seating is interlocked into this wooden wall. Dynamic yet calm, functional and simple. The whole structure retains its integrity of its open windy site, yet creates a social meeting place to stop at and regroup."

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The seat originally had a grassy roof, but this was later redesigned to (optimistically) stop people climbing on it. As well as this change, the surrounding edges were walled in, making the whole thing look even neater.

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Sadly, in late 2018, the roof was taken down and now only a slight lip remains. The seats, however, are still in place.

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Also by this artist:

Wooden Walkway 1986

Logpile Bridge 1987

Larch Arch 1991

Serpentine Seat 1991

Sessile Seat 1991

Tunnel Vision 1992