Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell up Lank Rigg: route map, distance and time
541 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY091119
Lank Rigg is a remote 541m grassy fell on the western edge of the Lake District, south of Ennerdale Water, reached across quiet open moorland.
Climb to Crag Fell above Ennerdale Water, then cross open moorland south to Lank Rigg.
Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell at a glance
| Distance | 6.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 630 m |
| Time up | 2h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Ennerdale Bridge village |
| Start grid reference | NY 069 158 |
| Summit grid reference | NY091119 |
Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 3h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 40m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:46. Start by 12:01 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:59 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Lank Rigg summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Lank Rigg right now. The main Lank Rigg page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Lank Rigg forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Lank Rigg
Lank Rigg is a remote 541m grassy fell on the western edge of the Lake District, south of Ennerdale Water, reached across quiet open moorland. More about Lank Rigg, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
Challenges that include Lank Rigg
More walks from Ennerdale Bridge village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Ennerdale Water via Crag Fell up Grike
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 069 158, the summit at NY091119), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell: questions and answers
How far is Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell?
Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell is 6.8 km one way to the summit of Lank Rigg, with 630 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 13.6 km.
How long does Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell take?
About 2h 25m to the summit of Lank Rigg and 3h 45m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell?
Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell starts from Ennerdale Bridge village. The grid reference is NY 069 158.
Is Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell today?
By 12:01 at the latest. Sunset on Lank Rigg today is 16:46, Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell takes about 3h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Ennerdale Bridge via Crag Fell?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).