Routes up
Raven Crag routes: 7 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from ThirlmereModerate
The standard route up Raven Crag starts from Thirlmere and follows a well-marked path, offering stunning views over the lake.
Forest TrailHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from ThirlmereModerate
This trail takes you through the forested areas around Raven Crag, providing a more sheltered and scenic route.
Thirlmere PathHiking · 5.0km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from ThirlmereModerate
This hiking route starts from Thirlmere and follows a well-marked path to the summit, it is suitable for most hikers.
Direct AscentScrambling · 3km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from ThirlmereGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a direct ascent up the crag face, requiring some scrambling skills and a head for heights.
East RidgeScrambling · 4km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from ThirlmereGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging scramble with some exposed sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 2km · 300 m ascent · ~0h 55m · from ThirlmereClimbing
The West Face offers several climbing routes with varying difficulty, requiring technical climbing skills and equipment.
North FaceClimbing · 4.0km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from ThirlmereGrade 3
The North Face of Raven Crag provides a technical climbing experience with multiple pitches, climbers should be prepared for complex navigation.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Raven Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 612m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Raven 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 07:05, sunset 16:44
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:58 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:49.
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About Raven Crag
Raven Crag is 612 m (2,008 ft) high with 4 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 258th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Stony Cove Pike (1.1 km), Caudale Moor - John Bell's Banner (1.2 km) and Hartsop Dodd (1.1 km).
How high is Raven Crag?
Raven Crag is 612 metres high with 4 metres of prominence.
Where is Raven Crag?
Raven Crag is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Raven Crag?
Peakify lists 7 routes for Raven Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Raven 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 weather information is shown for Raven 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.
