Routes up
Green Crag routes: 4 ways to the top
Green Crag CircuitHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Forest BridgeModerate
This route takes you around the base of Green Crag, offering scenic views and a moderate challenge.
West Approach HikeHiking · 5km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Forest BridgeModerate
This approach from the west is a straightforward hike with gradual elevation gain.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 5m · from Forest BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the south ridge, providing an exhilarating climb with some exposure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 2km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 5m · from Forest BridgeGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections and requires climbing gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Green Crag today?
Green Crag today (updated 21:46, 27 Oct): up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Green Crag weather today
Slight rain, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Green Crag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 67% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Green Crag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 18 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Green Crag summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 10°/7° | 2° | 32/40 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 10°/8° | 5° | 21/26 | 67% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Marginal | 9°/6° | 4° | 25/31 | 12% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 9/11 | 8% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 8°/1° | -1° | 12/18 | 2% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 10/16 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 9°/-2° | -5° | 6/15 | 0% |
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Green Crag 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 9°/2° | -1° | 5/8 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 6/10 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 7°/0° | -2° | 8/11 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 11/16 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/2° | 0° | 7/11 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 7°/0° | -2° | 7/9 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Green Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 528m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Green 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 07:07, sunset 16:46
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:02 to 16:50.
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About Green Crag
Green Crag is 528 m (1,732 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Lake District C&W, England. OS grid reference NY202130. It is the 32nd highest of the 70 summits Peakify lists in Lake District C&W. The nearest summits are Haystacks SE Top (0.5 km), Fleetwith Pike (1.2 km) and Haystacks (0.9 km).
How high is Green Crag?
Green Crag is 528 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Green Crag?
Green Crag is listed in Lake District C&W, England.
Are there routes for Green Crag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Green Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Green Crag Circuit (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Green 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 is the weather on Green Crag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 67% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Green Crag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 18 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Green 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.
