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Natural Monuments

North West England

Great Crag Summit Cairn

Natural Monuments

North West England

Great Crag Summit Cairn

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Great Crag Summit Cairn

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5.0

(22)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

May 5, 2021

Hiking

The 1,440-foot (449 m) high Wainwright summit of Great Crag has epic views to the north of Watendlath Tarn and the Skiddaw range. To the south-west, the valley view towards Seathwaite is equally impressive. I visited as it was easing towards sunset in April 2021 and it was so peaceful. The hills here are heather clad and a network of paths weave over and around the lumps and bounds of this fell which is full of character.

October 9, 2022

Hiking

A Wainwright set amidst quite a boggy atmospheric area of the fells. Nice views all round.

February 23, 2024

Hiking

Good views all a round

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Elevation 500 m

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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