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Bannerdale Crags routes: 2 ways to the top
Mungrisdale via the east ridgeHiking · 3.6 km one way · 453 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Mungrisdale villageModerate
Walk up the valley of Bannerdale, then climb the east ridge past old mine workings and along the rim of the crags to the summit.
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From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Full Mungrisdale via the east ridge route guideMungrisdale round with Bowscale FellHiking · 5.5 km one way · 510 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Mungrisdale villageModerate
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bannerdale Crags each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 684m summit.
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Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:44
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:50.
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About Bannerdale Crags
Bannerdale Crags lies in the Northern Fells between Blencathra and Bowscale Fell. Its main feature is the arc of crags that rims the head of Bannerdale, a quiet valley that drains east to Mungrisdale. Bowscale Fell is 1.5 km to the north, Souther Fell 1.9 km to the east, and Atkinson Pike on Blencathra 1.3 km to the south-west.
Most walkers start at Mungrisdale. The best line follows the east ridge, which climbs past old mine workings along the edge of the crags to the summit. The west side of the fell is a broad grassy plateau, so the crest of the crags gives most of the interest.
A favourite round goes up the east ridge, along the rim to the summit, then north over Bowscale Fell before returning to Mungrisdale. You can also cross the saddle to Blencathra. Bannerdale Crags is a Wainwright, a Hewitt, a Nuttall and a Birkett.
Bannerdale Crags is 684 m (2,244 ft) high with 37 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 164th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Scales Fell (1.2 km), Bowscale Fell (1.5 km) and Doddick Fell (1.5 km).
What is the best way up Bannerdale Crags?
Walk up Bannerdale from Mungrisdale and climb the east ridge. It gives views across the crags on the way up.
Can you climb Bannerdale Crags and Blencathra together?
Yes. A path crosses the grassy saddle south-west to Atkinson Pike and Blencathra, 1.8 km away.
Can you combine Bannerdale Crags with Bowscale Fell?
Yes. Bowscale Fell is 1.5 km north, and the two make a circuit from Mungrisdale.
Where do you park for Bannerdale Crags?
Park in Mungrisdale village, east of the fell.
How high is Bannerdale Crags?
Bannerdale Crags is 684 metres high with 37 metres of prominence.
Where is Bannerdale Crags?
Bannerdale Crags is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Bannerdale Crags?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Bannerdale Crags, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Mungrisdale via the east ridge (3.6 km one way, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bannerdale Crags today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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