Grey Crag from Sadgill
A 638 m Wainwright in the eastern Lake District, climbed from Sadgill.
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 638 m
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About this walk
Grey Crag from Sadgill is a moderate 5.4 km out-and-back walk with 450 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Sadgill (grid reference NY 483 056). It climbs Grey Crag (638 m), a Wainwright.
Grey Crag reaches 638 m (2,093 ft) in the eastern Lake District, and it's one of the 214 fells in Wainwright's Pictorial Guides.
From Sadgill, paths lead most of the way to the top.
Route
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The approach
From Sadgill, follow the path towards Grey Crag.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Grey Crag.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
638 m
Other routes up Grey Crag
Questions about this walk
- How long does Grey Crag from Sadgill take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 5.4 km route, which has 450 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 Sadgill (grid reference NY 483 056). 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. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Grey Crag (638 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- 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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