Crag Fell from Bowness Knott

Crag Fell

Height523m (1,716ft)

Prominence114m (374ft)

RegionWestern Fells

Climbed2 Times

"Crag Fell is a fine, abrupt height, prominently in view on the approach to Ennerdale from the west, its configuration being such that it may easily be, and often is, mistaken for Pillar by those who have not studied their maps sufficiently, the illusion being strengthened by the conspicuous excrescence of rock on its north side." — A. Wainwright

Standing above the southern shore of Ennerdale Water as part of the Lank Rigg group, Crag Fell derives its title from the impressive northern precipices dropping towards the lake. The upper tier of rock face features Revelin Crag directly beneath the summit plateau, whilst the lower tier abuts the water's edge at Anglers Crag—traditionally known as Robin Hood's Chair.

In contrast to its dramatic northern cliffs, the southern slopes slope away gently towards the headwaters of the River Calder, clothed in dense coniferous plantations across their lower levels.

Crag Fell's summit cairn

The summit area consists of undulating, grassy terrain featuring two distinct knolls. The north-western mound forms the true high point, marked by a stone cairn yielding a wide, uninterrupted panorama across to the West Cumbrian coast and the Irish Sea.

Trip Reports

Grike, Crag Fell & Lank Rigg24/03/2017

Grike, Crag Fell & Lank Rigg28/03/2015

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