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Eagle Crag
525m (1723ft)

The Central Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


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Record Eagle Crag as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 160)

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See Eagle Crag and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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You can walk to the top of Eagle Crag by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c189 High Raise from Rosthwaite

Superb view of Borrowdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9ml (14.5km)
Ascent:2,780ft (847m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c243 High Raise and Ullscarf from Rosthwaite

Fine views though N of Ullscarf - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 11.25ml (18km)
Ascent:3,371ft (1,027m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c369 High Raise, Ullscarf and Grange Fell from Rosthwaite

Good views though N of Ullscarf can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12.25ml (19.5km)
Ascent:3,781ft (1,152m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Eagle Crag Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Eagle Crag

Tim Winn walked up Eagle Crag on March 24th, 2024 [with] Barry, Roger, Andy and Paul [weather] Sunny & clear.

Christine Shepherd climbed Eagle Crag on May 25th, 2008 [from/via/route] From Borrowdale using walk c243 Climbed again using walk c189 but adding on Ullscarf on 15.10.21 on a stunning Autumn day. Climbed again with a lovely group from Mountain Madness, from Rosthwaite on 12.11.23 Started the walk in sunshine but finished in sleet & rain. [with] On my own [weather] Fine but windy - A bit blowy for the scramble but enjoyable none the less.

Pete George bagged Eagle Crag on May 20th, 2023 [from/via/route] Rosthwaite [with] Roco & Pete [weather] Warm & sunny

Geoff Hand hiked Eagle Crag on March 7th, 2023 [from/via/route] From Rosthwaite, followed StonethwaiteBeck down the valley. Crossed the beck at Galleny force to climb Eagle crag [with] Tess [weather] Lovely cold clear day.

John Tippins summited Eagle Crag on June 16th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Rosthwaite, c243 go4awalk [with] Alone [weather] Dry, sunny, warm & humid.

Richard Marchant conquered Eagle Crag on May 18th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parking the car in Stonethwaite I followed the Cumbria Way up the valley to Smithymire Island where I then headed South up the steep slope to Eagle Crag Summit. From here I carried on to Sergeant's Crag & then up to Low White Stones before turning & heading Northeast ridging around to Ullscarf then along to Coldbarrow Fell & Northwest to Dock Tarn. From here I quickly went up on to Great Crag then back track to the Tarn & descended down Tingy End back to Stonethwaite. [with] On my Own [weather] Dry Day & a bit overcast in the morning although it did become sunny & clear in the afternoon.

Paul Macey scaled Eagle Crag on June 24th, 2021 [from/via/route] Walk 369 [with] Luke [weather] Sunny intervals rain at end

Richard Marshall walked up Eagle Crag on June 13th, 2021 [from/via/route] Eagle Crag [with] Andy & Roxy [weather] Cloudy/Sunny warm

Dave Eyes climbed Eagle Crag on October 1st, 2020 [from/via/route] Parked at Stonethwaite. Walked up the valley to Eagle Crag & ascended by the direct route up the front face. Walked along the ridge to Sergeants Crag. Carried on past & eventually descended down the side into the valley by langsthwaite beck. Walked back along the valley [with] Christine Eyes, John and Martine Power [weather] Lovely Sunny Day with the odd burst of rain - Brilliant Views mostly

Victoria Bates bagged Eagle Crag on September 9th, 2020 [from/via/route] Stoneywaite [with] Mark and Dominic [weather] Cool & windy - With Sergeants Crag

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Eagle Crag

The Stonethwaite Valley with Great Crag, White Crag and High Crag beyond from Greenup Gill on the lower slopes of Eagle Crag

The Stonethwaite Valley with Great Crag, White Crag and High Crag beyond from Greenup Gill on the lower slopes of Eagle Crag

Photo: Marcel Bannon (1)

Eagle Crag and Sergeant's Crag from Lingy End

Eagle Crag and Sergeant's Crag from Lingy End

Photo: Stephen Collins (68)

Wonky stile on the route up Eagle Crag

Wonky stile on the route up Eagle Crag

Photo: Christine Shepherd (845)

Eagle Crag summit cairn

Eagle Crag summit cairn

Photo: Marcel Bannon (5)

Eagle Crag Summit

Eagle Crag Summit

Photo: David Hayter (13)

Langstrath and Eagle Crag (right)

Langstrath and Eagle Crag (right)

Photo: Martyn Hibbert (7)

Alisongrass Crag and Borrowdale from Eagle Crag

Alisongrass Crag and Borrowdale from Eagle Crag

Photo: Marcel Bannon (3)

Eagle Crag and Sergeant's Crag from Low Saddle (Coldbarrow Fell)

Eagle Crag and Sergeant's Crag from Low Saddle (Coldbarrow Fell)

Photo: Marcel Bannon (18)

Mere Gill, Greenhow Gill and Footmoorgate Gill 'streaming' into Greenup Gill beyond Pounsey Crag (far right) as seen from Eagle Crag

Mere Gill, Greenhow Gill and Footmoorgate Gill 'streaming' into Greenup Gill beyond Pounsey Crag (far right) as seen from Eagle Crag

Photo: Marcel Bannon (4)

Borrowdale from Eagle Crag

Borrowdale from Eagle Crag

Photo: Gerry Ball (46)

Eagle Crag summit slab

Eagle Crag summit slab

Photo: Marcel Bannon (6)

Sergeant's Crag from Eagle Crag

Sergeant's Crag from Eagle Crag

Photo: Gerry Ball (47)

On the Cumbrian Way beside Stonethwaite Beck looking up Borrowdale to Alisongrass Crag and Eagle Crag

On the Cumbrian Way beside Stonethwaite Beck looking up Borrowdale to Alisongrass Crag and Eagle Crag

Photo: Stephen Collins (67)

Tony Price on Eagle Crag

Tony Price on Eagle Crag

Photo: Tony Price (4)

Eagle Crag summit cairn

Eagle Crag summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (846)


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