Routes up
Water Crag routes: 4 ways to the top
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 350 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from ConnelEasy
The West Approach is a gentle hike suitable for beginners, with a gradual ascent and panoramic views of the surrounding area
South Face AscentHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from InvercharnanModerate
This route takes you up the south face of Water Crag, providing a moderate hike with some steep sections, ideal for experienced hikers
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Loch EtiveGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Loch Etive, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
North Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Glen EtiveGrade 3 Climb
The North Ridge Climb is a challenging route requiring technical climbing skills, offering breathtaking views from the summit
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Water Crag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Water Crag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 668m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Water Crag each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:02, sunset 16:41
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:55 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:46.
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About Water Crag
Water Crag is 668 m (2,192 ft) high with 26 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the 22nd highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Rogan's Seat (1.8 km), Kisdon (5.6 km) and Cleasby Hill (6.0 km).
How high is Water Crag?
Water Crag is 668 metres high with 26 metres of prominence.
Where is Water Crag?
Water Crag is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for Water Crag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Water Crag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach (7km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb Water 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 Water 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.
