Lake District
Long Crag
655M
2149FT
About Long Crag
Rising to 654 metres within the Lake District’s Western Fells, this rocky top offers a raw, unrefined character typical of the high ground above Ennerdale. As a Synge-classified summit, it attracts those exploring the fells beyond the standard routes, rewarding visitors with a quiet, rugged environment and impressive perspectives on the neighbouring giants.
Key Statistics
Rank
206th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Western Fells
Prominence
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5.3
Nearest Town
Ennerdale and Kinniside
Geology
You are walking over ancient lava flows and layers of hardened volcanic ash. This terrain is built from a rugged mix of tough andesite and solid granite.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY154122
Latitude
54.4984°N
Longitude
3.3072°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Old Norse 'langr' (long) with the Middle English 'crag', a term for a steep, rugged rock face, describing the distinctive linear outcrops found on its slopes.
- •It is classified as a Synge, a summit identified by author Tim Synge as having at least 600 metres of height and a 15-metre prominence, often identifying quieter, secondary tops that other guides miss.
- •The summit provides a focused, earned view of the Ennerdale valley and the formidable north face of Pillar, one of the most celebrated rock-climbing locations in the Lake District.
- •Because it lacks a major, well-trodden path, the ascent requires careful navigation across broken ground and peat hags, particularly in the low cloud that often clings to the Western Fells.
- •Following the 'best' line to the top usually involves a fair amount of trial and error, as the most promising paths tend to terminate abruptly at a particularly soggy bog or a sheer rock step.