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North West England

Eagle Crag

North West England

Eagle Crag

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Eagle Crag

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5.0

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Above the village of Stonethwaite, in picturesque Borrowdale, rises a visually striking fell that rises in dramatic, rocky tiers to a fine summit. This is Eagle Crag, the termination of …

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Lake District National Park

Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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May 5, 2021

Hiking

Eagle Crag is a Wainwright fell in the Central Lake District. From nearby Castle Crag, its profile looks a bit like a gorilla's face (if you squint!) The view down to Stonethwaite in the Borrowdale Valley from the slabbed summit of this fell is what I find the most special.

May 5, 2021

Hiking

Great photo opportunities and an exciting climb.

October 9, 2022

Hiking

This is a real rocky fortress this is. I should have come up it instead of down climbing it on a wet day but I wanted to do my route clockwise. Had a very interesting downclimb though, quite exposed grade 2 scramble on wet rock and turf. A thoroughly imposing mountain. Loved it.

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Eagle Crag – Dock Tarn loop from Borrowdale

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4.3

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#2.

Stonethwaite Village – Eagle Crag loop from Borrowdale

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#3.

Stonethwaite Village – Eagle Crag loop from Borrowdale

19.1km

06:23

790m

790m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 580 m

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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