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Eagle Crag – Dock Tarn loop from Borrowdale

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Eagle Crag – Dock Tarn loop from Borrowdale

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256

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Eagle Crag – Dock Tarn loop from Borrowdale

08:02

22.1km

1,070m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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781 m

Stonethwaite Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

POssibly the pretty section of the C2C

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4.84 km

Eagle Crag

Highlight • Climb

Eagle Crag is a Wainwright fell in the Central Lake District. From nearby Castle Crag, its profile looks a bit like a gorilla's face (if you squint!) The view down …

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5.77 km

Sergeant's Crag

Highlight • Climb

Sergeant's Crag is a 1,873-foot (571 m) Wainwright fell in the Central Lake District National Park. It's most commonly hiked alongside it's neighbour to the north - Eagle Crag, from …

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9.49 km

Ullscarf

Peak

11.6 km

View of Borrowdale Valley from Lining Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing at 1,778 feet (542 m) high, Lining Crag affords spectacular views over the rugged Lakeland landscape. Lining Crag is a child summit of High Raise.

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15.3 km

Oak Wood Descent, Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Wonderful but very steep path through old oak trees. Better to be sure-footed. You need to watch your steps carefully, so better look at the fine trees only when stopping. Not recommended in wet conditions.

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15.9 km

Viewpoint

16.5 km

Dock Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Nice hike from Watendlath or Stonethwaite to reach this tarn located in the fells. Some scrambling required, but well worth it. Nice views across the tarn and some great spots to take a rest.

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17.2 km

Great Crag Summit Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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17.3 km

View of Borrowdale from Grange Fell Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view is from Grange Fell, not one of the biggest fells but well worth an explore and the views are worth the effort

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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

8.39 km

3.98 km

833 m

188 m

173 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.32 km

2.77 km

835 m

737 m

470 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

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Comments

December 22, 2021,Eagle Crag to Grange Fell from Stonethwaite 5 Wainwrights

Eagle Crag, Sargent Crag Ullscarf, Great Crag and Grange Fell

June 3, 2023,Some of the Stonethwaite fells

We were planning a longer route from the Peak Bagging Wainwrights book but got a bit hot and thirsty so cut it short to get to the pub sooner. Great day out with my dad and cousin exploring a new area though.

October 6, 2022,A Stonethwaite Medley. Rosthwaite. 4 Wainwrights. 2 Nuttalls.

Day 8. LD.15. A Stonethwaite Medley. Rosthwaite. 4 Wainwrights. 2 Nuttalls.

Wainwrights: Great Crag 449m, Ullscarf 726m, Sergeant’s Crag 571m and Eagle Crag 525m. Nuttalls: Low Saddle 656m and Ullscarf.

WARNING: THE DOWNCLIMB FROM EAGLE CRAG IS A COMMITTED GRADE 2 EXPOSED SCRAMBLE.

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Eagle Crag – Dock Tarn loop from Borrowdale

Stonethwaite Valley

Eagle Crag

Sergeant's Crag

View of Borrowdale Valley from Lining Crag

Oak Wood Descent, Lake District National Park

Dock Tarn

Great Crag Summit Cairn

View of Borrowdale from Grange Fell Cairn

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