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Gray Crag routes: 1 way to the top
Hartsop by the north ridgeHiking · 2.7 km one way · 520 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Hartsop village car parkModerate
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gray Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 698m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gray Crag each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:44
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:58 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:50.
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About Gray Crag
Gray Crag forms a long finger of high ground pointing north from Thornthwaite Crag towards Hartsop. Hayeswater lies in the valley on its east side, and Pasture Bottom on its west, with Hartsop Dodd beyond. High Street is 1.5 km east, Thornthwaite Crag 1.7 km south and The Knott 1.4 km north-east.
The direct ascent starts at Hartsop and climbs the steep northern end of the ridge. Once on top, the crest is grassy and easy, with craggy slopes on both sides. Many walkers include Gray Crag on a round from Hartsop that takes in Thornthwaite Crag and High Street before returning past Hayeswater.
From the northern end you look down on Hartsop and Brothers Water, with the Helvellyn range on the skyline.
Gray Crag is 698 m (2,290 ft) high with 14 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 153rd highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Thornthwaite Crag North Top (0.7 km), Raven Crag (1.0 km) and Thornthwaite Crag (1.7 km).
What is the easiest way up Gray Crag?
Start at Hartsop and climb the steep north end of the ridge. You can also walk out along the ridge from Thornthwaite Crag, which needs little extra climbing.
Can you climb Gray Crag and Thornthwaite Crag together?
Yes. Thornthwaite Crag lies 1.7 km south along the ridge, and its tall stone beacon makes a clear target.
Where do you park for Gray Crag?
Park at the small car park at the end of the lane through Hartsop village.
How high is Gray Crag?
Gray Crag is 698 metres high with 14 metres of prominence.
Where is Gray Crag?
Gray Crag is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Gray Crag?
Peakify lists 1 route for Gray Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Gray 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 Gray 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.
