Routes up
Hare Crag routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from LochgoilheadGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding area, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience
North Face AscentScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Rest and Be ThankfulGrade 2 Scramble
The North Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble requiring careful navigation and a good head for heights, it provides a thrilling experience
South Path HikeHiking · 4km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from LochgoilheadHiking
The South Path Hike is a gentle ascent suitable for most hikers, it follows a well-trodden path with gradual elevation gain
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from ArrocharClimbing
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear and experience, it offers a challenging ascent with rewarding views
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Hare Crag today?
Hare Crag today (updated 16:24, 27 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Hare Crag weather today
Moderate drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Hare Crag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 28 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Hare Crag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 13% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 14 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Hare Crag summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 1° | 34/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 10°/6° | 4° | 19/28 | 10% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Good | 9°/7° | 4° | 24/30 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 10°/7° | 5° | 6/8 | 13% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 9°/0° | -2° | 9/14 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 8/20 | 0% |
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Hare 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 4Overcast | Good | 7°/3° | 0° | 7/12 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Partly cloudy | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 10/15 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 12/16 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 19/25 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 15/22 | 12% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 8/12 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Hare Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 538m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Hare 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 16:45
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:49.
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About Hare Crag
Hare Crag is 538 m (1,765 ft) high with 12 m of prominence. It is in Lake District N, England. OS grid reference NY277298. It is the 7th highest of the 25 summits Peakify lists in Lake District N. The nearest summits are Sale How (1.3 km), Little Calva (1.7 km) and Bakestall (1.4 km).
How high is Hare Crag?
Hare Crag is 538 metres high with 12 metres of prominence.
Where is Hare Crag?
Hare Crag is listed in Lake District N, England.
Are there routes for Hare Crag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Hare Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Hare 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 Hare Crag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 28 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Hare Crag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 13% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 14 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Hare 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.
