Crag Fell

Crag Fell is the quintessential Western Fell, best known for the dramatic Anglers Crag dropping steeply into Ennerdale Water. It’s a straightforward but rewarding climb from the lake's foot, often paired with Grike to provide one of the finest vantage points over the valley’s remote, forested interior.

• •The fell’s most striking feature is Anglers Crag, a steep buttress of Skiddaw slate that plunges directly into the southern shore of Ennerdale Water.
• •Traces of old iron ore mines can be found on the lower slopes, particularly near the Gutterby area, reflecting the industrial heritage that once peppered this quiet valley.
• •The name is a simple tautology derived from the Middle English 'crag' and Old Norse 'fjall', both essentially meaning a rocky hill or mountain.
• •A prominent dry stone wall, known as a deer dyke, runs directly across the fell and serves as a reliable navigational aid for reaching the summit cairn in poor visibility.
• •Despite its modest height, the direct scramble up from the lake shore through the loose scree will quickly remind your calves that 'Western Fell' is often Cumbrian for 'steeper than it looks.'