Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag up Sergeant's Crag (Lake District C&W): route map, distance and time
571 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY273113
Sergeant's Crag is a rough, steep fell above Langstrath in Borrowdale, climbed with Eagle Crag from Stonethwaite.
Climb the steep, rocky slopes of Eagle Crag, then follow the rough ridge south to Sergeant's Crag.
Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag at a glance
| Distance | 4.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 489 m |
| Time up | 1h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Stonethwaite, Borrowdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 262 137 |
| Summit grid reference | NY273113 |
Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag 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
- The Langstrath Inn0.0 km
- The Yew Tree Pub1.8 km
- Peathouse Tea & Coffee Shop0.0 km
- Borrowdale YHA1.0 km
- The Flock-in1.3 km
- Public toilets1.3 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
- National Trust Campsite0.6 km
- Chapel House Farm Campsite0.7 km
- Seatoller Farm1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 0m |
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 18:05. Start by 14:40 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.
Sergeant's Crag summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sergeant's Crag right now. The main Sergeant's Crag page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sergeant's Crag forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sergeant's Crag
Sergeant's Crag is a rough, steep fell above Langstrath in Borrowdale, climbed with Eagle Crag from Stonethwaite. More about Sergeant's Crag, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Eagle Crag (523 m), 0.7 km north
- Dovenest Top (633 m), 1.7 km west
- Ullscarf (723 m), 1.9 km north-east
- Rosthwaite Fell (612 m), 1.9 km west
- Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot (551 m), 1.9 km north-west
- High Raise (763 m), 2 km south
Challenges that include Sergeant's Crag
More walks from Stonethwaite, Borrowdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Stonethwaite direct up Eagle Crag
- Stonethwaite via Sergeant's Crag up Eagle Crag
- Stonethwaite via Dock Tarn up Great Crag
- Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge up High Raise
- Stonethwaite via Big Stanger Gill up Rosthwaite Fell - Bessyboot
- Stonethwaite via Greenup Edge up Ullscarf
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 262 137, the summit at NY273113), 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.
Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag: questions and answers
How far is Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag?
Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag is 4.0 km one way to the summit of Sergeant's Crag, with 489 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.0 km.
How long does Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag take?
About 1h 35m to the summit of Sergeant's Crag 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 3h 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag?
Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag starts from Stonethwaite, Borrowdale. The grid reference is NY 262 137.
Is Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag today?
By 14:40 at the latest. Sunset on Sergeant's Crag today is 18:05, Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag 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 Stonethwaite via Eagle Crag?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).