Iron Crag from Ennerdale Bridge
A 640 m Hewitt in Lake District, climbed from Ennerdale Bridge.
- Distance
- 14.6 km
- Ascent
- 490 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 640 m
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About this walk
Iron Crag from Ennerdale Bridge is a hard 14.6 km out-and-back walk with 490 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Ennerdale Bridge, Cold Fell (grid reference NY 066 129). It climbs Iron Crag (640 m), a Hewitt.
At 640 m (2,100 ft), Iron Crag is one of the Hewitts of Lake District. Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
This route starts from Ennerdale Bridge, Cold Fell and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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1
The approach
From Ennerdale Bridge, follow the path and tracks towards Iron Crag.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Iron Crag.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
640 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Iron Crag from Ennerdale Bridge take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 14.6 km route, which has 490 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 Ennerdale Bridge, Cold Fell (grid reference NY 066 129). Park considerately off the road; 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 hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Iron Crag (640 m, 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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