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Erin Crag routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Erin Crag Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience scrambling without technical climbing.
North Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Erin Crag Base CampGrade 2 Scramble
The North Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble with some exposure, it requires careful navigation and a good head for heights.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Erin Crag Visitor CenterHiking
The East Ridge Hike is a scenic route that takes you through varied terrain, it is suitable for experienced hikers looking for a moderate challenge.
West Approach ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Erin Crag Climbing HutGrade 3 Climb
The West Approach Climb is a technical route that requires climbing gear and experience, it offers a thrilling ascent with rewarding views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Erin Crag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Erin Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 551m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Erin Crag each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:45
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:50.
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About Erin Crag
Erin Crag is 551 m (1,808 ft) high with 2 m of prominence. It is in Lake District S, England. OS grid reference SD282996. It is the 3rd highest of the 22 summits Peakify lists in Lake District S. The nearest summits are Black Sails (1.1 km), Lad Stones (0.9 km) and Great How (1.0 km).
How high is Erin Crag?
Erin Crag is 551 metres high with 2 metres of prominence.
Where is Erin Crag?
Erin Crag is listed in Lake District S, England.
Are there routes for Erin Crag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Erin Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Erin Crag 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.
What weather information is shown for Erin Crag?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
