Lake District
Kennel Crag
412M
1352FT
About Kennel Crag
Rising above the Tilberthwaite valley near Coniston, this rugged outcrop forms part of the rocky flanks of Wetherlam. Its terrain is quintessential Southern Fells—a mix of bracken, heather, and shattered slate. At 412 metres, it offers a quieter vantage point overlooking the dramatic Yewdale Fells and the deep cleft of Tilberthwaite Gill.
Key Statistics
Rank
580th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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5m
Nearest Town
Coniston
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of volcanic ash and hardened lava. These rugged crags were formed by explosive prehistoric eruptions and flows of molten rock.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD284990
Latitude
54.3819°N
Longitude
3.1028°W
Did You Know?
- •Its name likely stems from the area's long association with fell hunting, referring to a place where hounds were kept or sheltered during local meets.
- •Though overlooked by Alfred Wainwright, the hill is recognised as a Synge, a classification used to identify distinct tops in the Lake District that fall outside the traditional 214 fells.
- •The summit offers a focused view of the rugged eastern crags of Wetherlam, as well as a clear sightline down the Tilberthwaite valley toward the distant, jagged profile of the Langdale Pikes.
- •The surrounding slopes are peppered with evidence of the region's industrial past, including the nearby remains of the Penny Rigg copper mill and the vast, hollowed-out chambers of the Tilberthwaite slate quarries.
- •Reaching the top of a Synge like Kennel Crag ensures a level of solitude rarely found on the Coniston Old Man, though you may find yourself repeatedly checking the map to ensure you haven't accidentally claimed the wrong pile of stones.