Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles up Crag Fell: route map, distance and time
523 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY097143
Crag Fell is a 523m fell above the south shore of Ennerdale Water, known for the rock pinnacles on its steep north face.
A lakeshore path leads towards Anglers' Crag, then a steep path climbs the north face beside the pinnacles.
Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles at a glance
| Distance | 2.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 407 m |
| Time up | 1h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale Water |
| Start grid reference | NY 085 153 |
| Summit grid reference | NY097143 |
Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 1h 55m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:06. Start by 15:31 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:52, sunset 18:04. Start by 15:29 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Crag Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Crag Fell right now. The main Crag Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Crag Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Crag Fell
Crag Fell is a 523m fell above the south shore of Ennerdale Water, known for the rock pinnacles on its steep north face. More about Crag Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
Challenges that include Crag Fell
More walks from Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale Water
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
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In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 085 153, the summit at NY097143), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles: questions and answers
How far is Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles?
Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles is 2.2 km one way to the summit of Crag Fell, with 407 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 4.4 km.
How long does Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles take?
About 1h 5m to the summit of Crag Fell and 1h 35m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 1h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles?
Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles starts from Bleach Green car park, Ennerdale Water. The grid reference is NY 085 153.
Is Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles today?
By 15:31 at the latest. Sunset on Crag Fell today is 18:06, Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles takes about 1h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Ennerdale Water via the pinnacles?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).