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Yeastyrigg Crags routes: 4 ways to the top
North Approach HikeHiking · 5km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Yeastyrigg VillageModerate
The North Approach is a moderate hike suitable for most hikers, it offers a gentle ascent with panoramic views, the trail is well-marked and popular among local hikers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 15m · from Yeastyrigg FarmGrade 1
The East Ridge of Yeastyrigg Crags offers a straightforward Grade 1 scramble, it is a great introduction to scrambling with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, the route follows the natural ridge line.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 2.5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 15m · from Yeastyrigg Base CampGrade 3
The West Face Climb is a challenging Grade 3 route that requires technical climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only, the route features steep sections and requires careful navigation.
South Ridge TraverseScrambling · 4km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Yeastyrigg Car ParkGrade 2
The South Ridge Traverse is a Grade 2 scramble that combines hiking and scrambling, it provides a more adventurous route with some exposure, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Yeastyrigg Crags each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 761m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Yeastyrigg Crags 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 07:06, sunset 16:46
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:51.
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About Yeastyrigg Crags
Yeastyrigg Crags is 761 m (2,497 ft) high with 6 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 91st highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Pike de Bield (0.2 km), Esk Pike (0.9 km) and High Gait Crags (1.1 km).
How high is Yeastyrigg Crags?
Yeastyrigg Crags is 761 metres high with 6 metres of prominence.
Where is Yeastyrigg Crags?
Yeastyrigg Crags is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Yeastyrigg Crags?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Yeastyrigg Crags, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Approach Hike (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Yeastyrigg Crags 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.
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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.
