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Thorn Crag routes: 4 ways to the top
Thorn Crag Ascent via LangdaleHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Old Dungeon Ghyll HotelModerate
This route starts at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel and ascends Thorn Crag via the Langdale Valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Thorn Crag Scramble via Jack's RakeScrambling · 5km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Stickle Ghyll Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
The scramble up Jack's Rake is a classic Grade 1 route, providing an exhilarating climb with breathtaking views.
Thorn Crag Circuit via Pavey ArkHiking · 10km · from New Dungeon Ghyll HotelChallenging
This challenging circuit takes you over Pavey Ark and Thorn Crag, offering a full day of hiking with varied terrain.
Thorn Crag Climb via North FaceClimbing · 3km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 15m · from Stickle TarnGrade 3 Climb
The North Face of Thorn Crag offers a Grade 3 climb, suitable for experienced climbers seeking a technical challenge.
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Is it safe to climb Thorn Crag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Thorn Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 644m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Thorn 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 07:00 to 16:50.
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About Thorn Crag
Thorn Crag is 644 m (2,112 ft) high with 10 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 212th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Loft Crag (0.2 km), Harrison Stickle (0.3 km) and Thunacar Knott (0.9 km).
How high is Thorn Crag?
Thorn Crag is 644 metres high with 10 metres of prominence.
Where is Thorn Crag?
Thorn Crag is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Thorn Crag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Thorn Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Thorn Crag Ascent via Langdale (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Thorn 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 Thorn 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.
