Lake District
Raven Crag
766M
2514FT
About Raven Crag
Rising steeply above the head of Dovedale, this high Eastern Fells summit serves as a rugged shoulder to Hart Crag. While often bypassed by walkers on the Fairfield massif, it offers a quieter, rockier perspective over the Deepdale valley and the dramatic, serrated ridge of Cofa Pike.
Key Statistics
Rank
94th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Eastern Fells
Prominence
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2
Nearest Town
Ambleside
Geology
Raven Crag is formed from layers of hardened volcanic ash, ancient volcanic rock, and mud. These rugged slopes were created by explosive eruptions and flowing volcanic debris.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.4684°N
Longitude
2.9361°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a hybrid of the Old Norse 'hrafn' and the Brythonic 'creag', identifying a steep, rocky outcrop traditionally favoured by nesting ravens. These birds are still a common sight here, often seen soaring on the thermals above the precipitous drops into Link Cove.
- •This summit is classified as a Synge, a list of Lake District tops compiled by Tim Synge in 1995. These peaks often possess a distinct topographic character but were frequently overlooked by earlier guidebook authors who focused on primary mountain masses.
- •The summit provides a focused vantage point for inspecting the geological architecture of the Fairfield horseshoe, particularly the sharp profile of Cofa Pike and the sprawling ridges of St Sunday Crag that frame the Deepdale valley to the north.
- •With over thirty features sharing the name 'Raven Crag' across the Lake District, this 766-metre summit is the highest of them all, yet it remains largely anonymous to the thousands of walkers who pass within a few hundred metres of it every year.