Routes up
Standing Crag routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Loch EarnGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Loch Earn, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience
East Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from Loch EarnGrade 2 Climb
The East Face Climb is a more challenging route requiring climbing gear, it features steep sections and requires careful navigation
South ApproachHiking · 4km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from Loch EarnHiking
The South Approach is a gentle hike suitable for all levels, it provides a scenic route with gradual elevation gain
West Ridge TraverseScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Loch EarnGrade 3 Scramble
The West Ridge Traverse is a demanding scramble with exposed sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers only
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Standing Crag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Standing Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 611m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Standing 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 07:06, sunset 16:45
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:50.
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About Standing Crag
Standing Crag is 611 m (2,005 ft) high with 1 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 263rd highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Coldbarrow Fell - High Saddle (0.8 km), Ullscarf (1.2 km) and Low Saddle (0.9 km).
How high is Standing Crag?
Standing Crag is 611 metres high with 1 metres of prominence.
Where is Standing Crag?
Standing Crag is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Standing Crag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Standing Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Standing 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 Standing 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.
