Eagle Crag

Standing like a natural fortress above Rosthwaite, Eagle Crag dominates the view where the Langstrath and Greenup valleys diverge. It’s a steep, rocky climb that feels significantly higher than its 522 meters, offering some of the most dramatic crag-scrambling and views in the Central Fells.

• •Part of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, Eagle Crag's rugged profile is formed from hard-wearing volcanic tuffs and breccias that survived the scouring of glacial ice.
• •The fell marks a major geographical junction where two massive glacial troughs, Greenup Gill and Langstrath, meet to form the head of the Borrowdale valley.
• •As the name suggests, the fell's sheer, inaccessible northern cliffs were historically one of the last major nesting sites for Golden Eagles in the Lake District.
• •While the front looks impenetrable to walkers, the ascent is made possible by a series of steep, hidden terraces and gullies that weave through the rock face.
• •Tackling the direct ascent from the valley floor is essentially a 1,700-foot StairMaster session, usually followed by a mandatory 'bog-trot' if you decide to continue toward Sergeant's Crag.