Sergeant's Crag and Langstrath

Sergeant's Crag

Height571m (1,873ft)

Prominence45m (148ft)

RegionCentral Fells

Climbed2 Times

"The northwestern slopes of High Raise descend gradually at first, with nothing of interest; and then, after some hesitation, rise sharply to the walled summit of Sergeant's Crag before plunging precipitously, without further delay, to Langstrath far below." — A. Wainwright

Standing as a rugged, intermediate height along the high ridge separating Langstrath from Greenup Gill, Sergeant's Crag forms a distinctive rocky step in the Central Fells. As the long spur falling northwards from High Raise narrows, the terrain turns increasingly craggy before throwing up a prominent rocky knuckle overlooking the valley floor.

Beyond the summit, the ridge drops into a small depression before rising once more to form its dramatic northern terminus at Eagle Crag.

A cairn marks the summit

The high point features a stone cairn set upon a rocky outcrop. Perched high above Langstrath, the summit commands fine, dramatic perspectives looking straight up the valley towards Bowfell and Esk Pike, alongside views over Glaramara to the high Southern Fells beyond.

Trip Reports

A Langstrath Round13/08/2017

Ullscarf & The Central Ridge07/09/2014

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