Lank Rigg, Crag Fell and Grike
3 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Ennerdale Bridge.
- Distance
- 10.8 km
- Ascent
- 580 m
- Time
- 3.5–4.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 541 m
Drag along the profile to see where you are on the map.
Offline navigation is coming in the TRXO app. Hear when it launches.
Route mapped on from OpenStreetMap paths, with heights from EU-DEM terrain data; not yet checked on the ground by TRXO. Added to TRXO on . For planning only: always navigate with an up-to-date map such as OS Explorer or Harvey. How we make our routes.
About this walk
Lank Rigg, Crag Fell and Grike is a moderate 10.8 km circular walk with 580 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Ennerdale Bridge, Cold Fell (grid reference NY 066 128). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Lank Rigg at 541 m.
Lank Rigg, Crag Fell and Grike are 3 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Lank Rigg, reaches 541 m (1,775 ft).
This route starts from Ennerdale Bridge, Cold Fell and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
-
1
The approach
From Ennerdale Bridge, follow the path towards Lank Rigg.
-
2
The summits
Climb Lank Rigg, then continue to Crag Fell and Grike.
-
3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lank Rigg, Crag Fell and Grike take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–4.5 hours for the 10.8 km route, which has 580 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 066 128). 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 hills does it climb?
- Lank Rigg (541 m, Wainwright); Crag Fell (523 m, Wainwright); Grike (488 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).
Walked this? Tell the next walker
No reviews, condition reports, walkers' photos or trip reports for this walk yet. Yours would be the first.
