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Green Crag (Ulpha Fell)
489m (1604ft)

The Southern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 176)

Walk Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) walking UK Mountains in The Southern Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) Summit

Photo: Colin Jenkins

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The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL6 The English Lakes - South Western area


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See Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) by using either of these 2 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c205 Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) and Great Worm Crag from Stanley Force NT Car Park, Eskdale

Difficult route finding on the tops

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:1,953ft (595m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c402 Harter Fell and Hard Knott from The Woolpack Inn, Eskdale

Some of the quieter fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 12.25ml (19.5km)
Ascent:3,568ft (1,087m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell)

Christine Shepherd walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on August 22nd, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Boot Climbed again on 21.11.2021 Climbed for a third time from Boot on a very hot day with a lovely breeze on the summit. 14.6.23 [with] On my own [weather] Bright & sunny

Ian Ashton climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 8th, 2023 [from/via/route] Jph [with] JPH

Richard Marchant bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 17th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at at a forest car park about 4 miles from Cockley Beck further down in Dunnerdale. From here I walked North up to Hard Knott Pass & across the road up to Hard Knott. I returned to the pass & headed south up on to Harter Fell then on again to Green Cragg. Then from here I headed Eastward across the moor to Dunnerdale Forest & descended back to the car. [with] On my Own [weather] Clear Sunny day with little or no breeze.

John Almond hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on March 23rd, 2022 [from/via/route] Solo walk from Dalegarth Station Car Park, Eskdale - go4awalk c205 - GREEN CRAG - Great Worm Crag [weather] Sunny & warm for the time of year - Wainwright 160

John King summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 4th, 2021 [from/via/route] Hard Knott Pass [weather] Overcast & cool & little wind

David Lord conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 26th, 2015 [from/via/route] National trust carpark on Walna Scar road, following the road away from the Old Man & gradually climbing on a distinct path to Brown Pike, then Buck Pike & on to Dow Crag. [with] Debbie Lord [weather] Beautiful sunny day. - Excellent walk for those who prefer not to scramble or encounter really step sections & steps. Gradual incline although testing in places & rewarded with fine views from the top.

Pete George scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 24th, 2021 [with] Roco [weather] Misty

Wayne Baxter walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 15th, 2021 [from/via/route] From Woolpack Inn, over Doctor bridge, left to Penny Hill Farm carried on past the back of Wha House farm. Picked up a path next to the wall & climbed through the Ferns steeply onto Harter Fell summit. Trace your steps until you see a path that leads straight down the hill side. At the bottom you will see a stile climb over & there is a path that leads you to Green Crag (path can be boggy in places. We retraced our steps off the peak to the right as you climb Green crag & you pick up a path that leads you all the way back to Doctor Bridge. [with] Sue [weather] Sunny & hot

Christina Lander climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 10th, 2021 [from/via/route] Dalegarth Station - Doctor Bridge - Green Crag - Dow Crag - Doctor Bridge - Dalegarth Station [with] Dick [weather] Overcast but dry - During our holiday at Station House, Troutbeck, Penrith - OUR LAST WAINWRIGHT!!!

John Bryers bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on April 8th, 2021 [from/via/route] Parked at Birks Bridge, over bridge & turned left.Up to Birks, under Buck Crag, Mart Crag, Maiden Castle to top of Harter Fell. Followed path down to Spothhow gill, through Dunnerdale forest path & across Ulpha Fell via Wormshell How (Went a bit too far to left of Green Crag as I followed the fence posts which took me away a little. Crossed over wall near Wormshell How & on to Green Crag top). Home via Dunnnerdale forest road to Grassguards & crossed over ford & back to Birks & car park. [with] With Mya. [weather] Warm day, no cloud & sunshine. Still cool winds at times. Sunny & warm with a cool breeze on ridges

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Green Crag (Ulpha Fell)

Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) from Great Worm Crag

Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) from Great Worm Crag

Photo: Christine Shepherd (456)

Looking towards Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) from Great Worm Crag

Looking towards Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) from Great Worm Crag

Photo: Christine Shepherd (452)

Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) summit cairn

Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (854)

On Green Crag (Ulpha Fell)

On Green Crag (Ulpha Fell)

Photo: Christine Shepherd (853)

Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) and Harter Fell (Eskdale) from White Maiden

Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) and Harter Fell (Eskdale) from White Maiden

Photo: Christine Shepherd (145)

Looking up to Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) from near the top of Birker Force, Eskdale

Looking up to Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) from near the top of Birker Force, Eskdale

Photo: Christine Shepherd (25)

Harter Fell (Eskdale) (right) and Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) (left) from Great Worm Crag

Harter Fell (Eskdale) (right) and Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) (left) from Great Worm Crag

Photo: Christine Shepherd (453)


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