Stair over Causey Pike up Scar Crags: route map, distance and time
672 m · Cumbria
Scar Crags is a narrow ridge top between Causey Pike and Sail above Newlands, with a steep craggy face falling south to Rigg Beck.
Climb the ridge to Causey Pike, with a short rocky step near its top, then follow the crest west to Scar Crags.
Stair over Causey Pike at a glance
| Distance | 3.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 600 m |
| Time up | 1h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Stair, Newlands |
| Start grid reference | NY 235 212 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 208 206 |
Stair over Causey Pike 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 Stair over Causey Pike takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 2h 55m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 14:41 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 14:38 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Scar Crags summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Scar Crags right now. The main Scar Crags page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Scar Crags forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Scar Crags
Scar Crags is a narrow ridge top between Causey Pike and Sail above Newlands, with a steep craggy face falling south to Rigg Beck. More about Scar Crags, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Outerside (568 m), 0.8 km north
- Ard Crags (581 m), 0.9 km south
- Causey Pike (637 m), 1 km east
- Sail (773 m), 1.1 km west
- Crag Hill (839 m), 1.6 km west
- Hobcarton Crag (738 m), 2 km north-west
Challenges that include Scar Crags
More walks from Stair, Newlands
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Stair via Barrow Door up Barrow
- Stair via Rowling End up Causey Pike
- Stair via Causey Pike and Sail up Crag Hill
- Stair via Sail Pass up Sail
Other routes up Scar Crags
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite via Sail Pass | 4.3 km one way | 589 m | 1h 50m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 235 212, the summit at NY 208 206), 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.
Stair over Causey Pike: questions and answers
How far is Stair over Causey Pike?
Stair over Causey Pike is 3.5 km one way to the summit of Scar Crags, with 600 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.0 km.
How long does Stair over Causey Pike take?
About 1h 40m to the summit of Scar Crags and 2h 25m 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 2h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Stair over Causey Pike?
Stair over Causey Pike starts from Stair, Newlands. The grid reference is NY 235 212.
Is Stair over Causey Pike 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 Stair over Causey Pike today?
By 14:41 at the latest. Sunset on Scar Crags today is 18:06, Stair over Causey Pike takes about 2h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Stair over Causey Pike?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).