Lake District
Cat Crag
369M
1211FT
About Cat Crag
Situated on the high, undulating expanse of Bethecar Moor, this Synge-classified summit offers a rugged, pathless experience typical of the fells east of Coniston Water. The terrain is a mix of heather and hidden rocky outcrops, providing a genuine sense of isolation despite being within reach of the popular Grizedale Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
654th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Eskdale
Geology
This fell is built from ancient lava flows and layers of hardened volcanic ash. These sturdy rocks create the rugged landscape you see today.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY208031
Latitude
54.4174°N
Longitude
3.2209°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely refers to the wildcat, a species that once found refuge in the rocky 'crags' of these quieter southern uplands long after being driven out of more populated areas.
- •This hill is listed in Tim Synge’s 'The Lakeland Summits', a classification that highlights many of the Lake District’s smaller, off-track tops that are frequently bypassed by those focusing on the Wainwrights.
- •The summit provides a clear, earned view across the length of Coniston Water toward the impressive eastern faces of the Coniston Fells, specifically the distinctive profile of Dow Crag and The Old Man of Coniston.
- •The surrounding moorland contains several historic charcoal burning platforms, relics of the local industry that once supplied fuel to the iron furnaces of the Furness district.
- •While the height of 369 metres is modest, the complexity of the undulating, boggy terrain ensures that finding the true summit can feel like a much larger navigational challenge than the map suggests.