Routes up
Ill Crag routes: 5 ways to the top
Ill Crag via EskdaleHiking · 15km · from EskdaleModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Eskdale valley, offering stunning views and a challenging ascent to Ill Crag.
Ill Crag from Wasdale HeadHiking · 12km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from Wasdale HeadModerate
Starting from Wasdale Head, this route provides a direct approach to Ill Crag with steep sections and rocky terrain.
Ill Crag via Scafell PikeHiking · 18km · from SeathwaiteHard
This challenging route includes an ascent of Scafell Pike before reaching Ill Crag, offering panoramic views.
Ill Crag via Corridor RouteHiking · 16km · from SeathwaiteHard
The Corridor Route provides a scenic and challenging path to Ill Crag, passing through rugged terrain.
Ill Crag Scramble via Broad CragScrambling · 14km · from Great LangdaleGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route takes you over Broad Crag with some exposed sections, requiring careful navigation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ill Crag today?
Ill Crag today (updated 03:16, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 16 mph.
Ill Crag weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Ill Crag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 86% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ill Crag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 31 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ill Crag summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -3° | 43/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowSlight rain | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 38/48 | 86% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 39/49 | 4% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 24/31 | 2% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -6° | 23/29 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 6°/-5° | -8° | 15/16 | 2% |
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Ill Crag 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 8/9 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 10/12 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 10/13 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -5° | 11/14 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -6° | 19/24 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ill Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 931m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ill 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 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:52.
Nearby summits
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About Ill Crag
Ill Crag is 931 m (3,054 ft) high with 49 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 3rd highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Blunt Top (0.5 km), Pen (0.6 km) and Broad Crag (0.5 km).
How high is Ill Crag?
Ill Crag is 931 metres high with 49 metres of prominence.
Where is Ill Crag?
Ill Crag is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Ill Crag?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Ill Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Ill Crag via Eskdale (15km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ill 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 Ill Crag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 86% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ill Crag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 31 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Ill 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.
