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Great Crag (Stonethwaite), Castle Crag and Grange Fell
3 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Watendlath.
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 670 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 449 m
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About this walk
Great Crag (Stonethwaite), Castle Crag and Grange Fell is a moderate 7.4 km circular walk with 670 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Watendlath (grid reference NY 275 163). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Great Crag (Stonethwaite) at 449 m.
Great Crag (Stonethwaite), Castle Crag and Grange Fell are 3 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Great Crag (Stonethwaite), reaches 449 m (1,473 ft).
From Watendlath, a good part of the way is over open fellside with no path, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Watendlath, head up the open fellside towards Great Crag (Stonethwaite).
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2
The summits
Climb Great Crag (Stonethwaite), then continue to Castle Crag and Grange Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Great Crag (Stonethwaite), Castle Crag and Grange Fell take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 7.4 km route, which has 670 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Watendlath (grid reference NY 275 163). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless fellside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Great Crag (Stonethwaite) (449 m, Wainwright); Grange Fell (417 m, Wainwright); Castle Crag (290 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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