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.

• •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.