Cro Du

About Cro Du

Perched on the eastern flanks of Glaramara, this rugged rocky outcrop commands a dramatic position overlooking the hidden sanctuary of The Combe. Reached via steep, pathless slopes from Borrowdale, it offers a visceral sense of the valley's scale, with a striking perspective across to the crags of Rosthwaite Fell.

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• •The name is a linguistic relic, likely combining the Old Norse 'kró' (a nook or corner) with the Cumbric 'du' (black), aptly describing this dark, craggy corner of the Glaramara massif.
• •While many walkers bypass this rocky shoulder on the main ascent to the higher fells, those who detour here are rewarded with a vertiginous view straight down into the depths of Combe Gill.
• •The terrain is composed of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, resulting in the dark, shattered rock and steep, broken ground that give the feature its formidable appearance despite its modest height.
• •It serves as an excellent litmus test for navigation; if you find yourself standing here while aiming for the main summit in the mist, you have successfully drifted into some of the most awkward ground in the central fells.