Routes up
Ill Crag routes: 5 ways to the top
Newlands Valley RouteHiking · 8km · from Newlands ValleyModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Newlands Valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding fells, suitable for experienced hikers.
Knott Rigg Ridge WalkHiking · 10km · from Newlands HauseModerate
A ridge walk starting from Newlands Hause, it provides a challenging hike with rewarding vistas, ideal for those seeking a full day out.
Buttermere CircuitHiking · 12km · from Buttermere VillageHard
This circuit begins in Buttermere Village and loops around the fells, offering a strenuous hike with varied terrain and breathtaking landscapes.
Robinson TraverseHiking · 15km · from Honister PassHard
This long traverse includes multiple peaks and requires good navigation skills, offering a full day of challenging hiking with spectacular views.
High Snockrigg ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Gatesgarth FarmGrade 1 Scramble
A Grade 1 scramble that takes you over High Snockrigg, providing a more adventurous route with some exposure and hands-on rock sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ill Crag today?
Ill Crag today (updated 14:10, 27 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Ill Crag weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ill Crag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 26 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ill Crag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 6°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% 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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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 1° | 34/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 5° | 20/26 | 65% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 5° | 25/31 | 11% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 9°/7° | 6° | 7/8 | 8% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 9°/2° | -1° | 8/13 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 8°/0° | -3° | 7/9 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 10/20 | 0% |
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Ill 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° | 8/12 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Partly cloudy | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 11/15 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 11/14 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 16/25 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 14/22 | 18% |
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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 Ill Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 546m 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 08:00 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:02 to 16:50.
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About Ill Crag
Ill Crag is 546 m (1,791 ft) high with 16 m of prominence. It is in Lake District C&W, England. OS grid reference NY199191. It is the 21st highest of the 70 summits Peakify lists in Lake District C&W. The nearest summits are Knott Rigg (0.4 km), Sail (1.1 km) and Ard Crags (0.9 km).
How high is Ill Crag?
Ill Crag is 546 metres high with 16 metres of prominence.
Where is Ill Crag?
Ill Crag is listed in Lake District C&W, 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 Newlands Valley Route (8km, 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: light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 26 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ill Crag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 6°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% 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.
