Stonethwaite direct up Eagle Crag: route map, distance and time
523 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY275121
Eagle Crag is a 523 m craggy fell standing above Stonethwaite in Borrowdale, at the fork of the Greenup and Langstrath valleys.
Walk up the valley to the foot of the fell, then climb the steep north-east slope through crags with some easy rock steps.
Stonethwaite direct at a glance
| Distance | 3.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 419 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Stonethwaite, Borrowdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 262 137 |
| Summit grid reference | NY275121 |
Stonethwaite direct 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
- The Langstrath Inn0.0 km
- The Yew Tree Pub1.8 km
- Peathouse Tea & Coffee Shop0.0 km
- Borrowdale YHA1.0 km
- The Flock-in1.3 km
- Public toilets1.3 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
- National Trust Campsite0.6 km
- Chapel House Farm Campsite0.7 km
- Seatoller Farm1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Stonethwaite direct takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 1h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 25m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:05. Start by 15:10 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:08 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Eagle Crag summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Eagle Crag right now. The main Eagle Crag page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Eagle Crag forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Eagle Crag
Eagle Crag is a 523 m craggy fell standing above Stonethwaite in Borrowdale, at the fork of the Greenup and Langstrath valleys. More about Eagle Crag, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sergeant's Crag (571 m), 0.7 km south
- Sergeants Crag (571 m), 0.7 km south
- Ullscarf (723 m), 1.6 km east
- Low Saddle (656 m), 1.7 km north-east
- Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot (551 m), 1.7 km west
- Dovenest Top (633 m), 2 km west
Challenges that include Eagle Crag
More walks from Stonethwaite, Borrowdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Stonethwaite via Dock Tarn up Great Crag
- Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge up High Raise
- Stonethwaite via Big Stanger Gill up Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot
- Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag up Sergeant's Crag
- Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge up Ullscarf
Other routes up Eagle Crag
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonethwaite via Sergeant's Crag | 4.6 km one way | 481 m | 1h 45m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 262 137, the summit at NY275121), 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.
Stonethwaite direct: questions and answers
How far is Stonethwaite direct?
Stonethwaite direct is 3.1 km one way to the summit of Eagle Crag, with 419 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.2 km.
How long does Stonethwaite direct take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Eagle Crag and 1h 55m 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 2h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Stonethwaite direct?
Stonethwaite direct starts from Stonethwaite, Borrowdale. The grid reference is NY 262 137.
Is Stonethwaite direct suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first, such as Stonethwaite via Sergeant's Crag.
What time should I start Stonethwaite direct today?
By 15:10 at the latest. Sunset on Eagle Crag today is 18:05, Stonethwaite direct takes about 1h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Stonethwaite direct?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).