Lake District
Crook Crag
469M
1539FT
About Crook Crag
Tucked away on the undulating moorland of Birker Fell, this rocky Birkett offers a rugged, pathless character typical of the Southern Fells. Reached most easily from Boot, its modest height belies the wild feel of the terrain and the spectacular profile of the Scafell massif across the Eskdale void.
Key Statistics
Rank
481st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
Eskdale
Geology
The ground here is part of the Birker Fell formation. It is made of andesite, a hard volcanic rock that forms these rugged crags.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD200987
Latitude
54.3779°N
Longitude
3.2331°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Crook' likely stems from the Old Norse 'krókr', meaning a nook or a bend, describing the twisted, craggy nature of this specific outcrop on the ridge.
- •While often bypassed by walkers aiming for Green Crag, it is a recognized summit in its own right within the Birkett and Synge classifications, valued for its intricate rock architecture.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the 'Eskdale Needles' and the sprawling Devoke Water, with the silhouette of Harter Fell dominating the view to the east.
- •It is the kind of summit where you can spend ten minutes debating which granite outcrop is the highest, only to discover the true top is the one you are currently using as a seat.