Satura Crag

About Satura Crag

Perched on the undulating ridge above the eastern shore of Angle Tarn, this rugged outcrop serves as a fine vantage point in the Far Eastern Fells. Often overlooked by those heading for Rest Dodd, it offers an intimate perspective of the tarn’s irregular bays and the craggy profile of Brock Crags.

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• •The name Satura likely derives from the Old Norse 'satur-á', suggesting a connection to summer pastures and the streams that drain these high peat moorlands.
• •Tim Synge included this summit in his guidebook 'The Lakeland Fells', identifying it as a distinct top despite it being overshadowed by the nearby bulk of Rest Dodd.
• •The crag overlooks Satura Moss, a high-altitude peat bog that acts as a natural sponge, feeding the headwaters of the streams flowing east into Hayeswater.
• •From the top, the view west provides a classic profile of the Helvellyn range, specifically the sharp peak of Catstycam seen across the deep trough of Patterdale.
• •The surrounding slopes are a prime location for spotting the Lake District's only herd of wild red deer, which often move between the seclusion of The Nab and these higher grazing grounds.
• •Traversing the plateau near the summit involves a high-stakes game of 'guess the depth' across the saturated peat hags of Satura Moss, which are frequently deeper than they appear.