FRCC - Rock Climbing
CRAG INFORMATION


Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Langdale
Long Scar BV SW 560m 20 mins 20m 8 M-MVS Delightful mountain outcrop of fast drying. Suitable for novices.
Black Crag BV S+W 580m 20 mins 20m 35 S-E5 Excellent bouldering and amazing friction.
Neckband BV N 550m 1.25 hrs 30m 24 VD-E5 A cool haven with superb one-pitch routes.
Flat Crag BV ENE 750m 1.75 hrs 40m 18 VS-E5 Deceptively steep, strenuous cracks and balancy walls of very rough rock
Bowfell BV E 750m 1.75 hrs 100m 23 VD-E3 Classic high crag with multi-pitch routes of varied climbing.
Gimmer Crag BV SE-NW 575m 55 mins 40-90m 68 VD-E3 Excellent, varied climbing on good, generally fast-drying rock.
Raven Crag BV S 200m 5 mins 30-70m 77 VD-E6 Very accessible low-level crag. Varied climbing on single and multi-pitch.
Pavey Ark BV SE 570m 55 mins 50-100m 73 VD-E5 Big high crag. Long easier routes and some shorter, very forceful ones
White Ghyll BV W 400m 20 mins 30-70m 51 VD-E5 Inspiring rock architecture; mainly quick-drying routes.
Scout Crag BV S 200m 5 mins 50m 24 VD-E6 Very accessible low-level crag. Excellent for novices and rock stars.
Raven Crag, Walthwaite BV S 180m 5 mins 30m 24 S-E5 Pleasant, valley, outcrop; fast drying and suitable for evening or short day.
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Eastern Crags
Buckbarrow Crag BV SW 335m 30 mins 45-95m 22 VD - E4 Splendidly situated, with pleasant mountaineering routes.
Swindale BV NW 330m 15 mins 20-40m 49 VD-E4 An accessible, secluded valley with a variety of good quality routes.
Raven Crag, Threshthwaite BV SE 450m 50 mins 40m 16 E2-E6 Superb steep crack and wall climbing.
Dove Crag BV NE 580m i hr 45-100m 25 MS-E7 Magnificent crag - wonderful situation - memorable climbs
Gill Crag BV S 490m 50 mins 50m 6 D-MS Superb rock and pleasant situation
Scrubby Crag BV SE 710m 1.5 hrs 70m 17 MS-HVS High remote situation offering classic mountain routes
Eagle Crag, Grisedale BV E 396m 1.25 hrs 40-75m 25 D-E1 Quick drying valley crag
Sandbed Ghyll Crag BV NW 390m 15 mins 30m 18 MVS-E5 Good rock, fine lines, lovely evening crag with a steep !! approach
Castle Rock BV S+W 275m 10 mins 30-100m 51 VD-E5 Crag of contrasts - steep and fingery on the North crag ; easy on the South crag
Lower Swirl Crag BV SW 330m 20 mins 20m 9 HVS-E4 Overgrown boulder with good steep pitches - pleasant evening crag
Raven Crag, Thirlmere BV E 225m 15 mins 40-80m 25 HS-E6 Intimidating situation - steep, powerful lines providing outstanding routes
Iron Crag BV E 350m 30 mins 35m 15 HVS-E6 An out of the way crag - recently rediscovered with a selection of fine lines
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Borrowdale
Falcon Crag BV W 180m 5mins 40-64m 45 MVS-E5 Steep, exciting routes but bark is usually worse than bite.
Reecastle Crag BV NW 300m 5mins 26-40m 28 VS-E6 Let your fingers do the work ! Deceptively steep routes giving athletic climbing.
Gowder Crag BV W 200m 10mins 113m 28 D-E3 A gem for the entomologists. Fool's Paradise is a must for any VS leader
Shepherds Crag BV W 400m 5mins 20-80m 106 D-E6 World (?) famous, quick drying extensive roadside crag - with cafe to boot !!
Black Crag BV NW 200m 20mins 72-105m 40 S-E4 Multi-pitch, well protected climbs on quality rock and in fine open positions
Greatend Crag BV NW 225m 20mins 57-90m 24 HVS-E5 One of the true Borrowdale experiences !!
Quayfoot Buttress BV NW 135m 5mins 36-60m 15 D-E4 Quick drying, clean and easy angled - as convenient as they come.
Woden Face BV W 90m 5mins 16-30m 12 S-E1 Single pitch crag near the valley floor - now getting a little polished
Bowderstone Crag BV W 220m 10mins 25-50m 28 M-E6 A crag for all climbers
Eagle Crag, Borrowdale BV NE 500n 30mins 30-58m 36 VS-E5 Aloof and rugged - climbs of quality in a mountain setting.
Bleak How BV NW 270m 20mins 30-36m 15 HVS-E3 Slabby and steep - beware of the midges though !!
Sergeant Crag BV NW 360m 40mins 110m 11 D-E1 Large broken crag - with a classic gully.
Sergeant Crag Slabs BV NW 350m 40mins 45m 18 VS-E2 A new crag on the scene - but already a classic.
Glaciated Slabs BV W 350m 20mins 16-32m 10 M-VD A multitude of easy one-pitch routes - perfectly suitable for the novice.
Raven Crag, Combe Ghyll BV NE 360m 45mins 22-177m 25 D-E3 Exposed but easy mountain routes in a wild setting.
Gillercombe Crag BV SE 480m 25mins 104m 13 D-E5 Splendid situation - with classic Buttress
Goat Crag BV E 350m 25mins 54-85m 45 VS-E5 Sombre in appearance, but giving some delightful, elegent climbing.
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Buttermere
Yew Crag BV SW 350m 15 min 40m 24 VS-E2 Quick drying and well protected routes
Buckstone How BV SW 400m 15 min 80m 18 VD-E2 Quick drying and popular. Superb setting for such a short approach
High Crag BV NE 450m 30 min 55m 27 VD-E3 Good lines and excellent rock. Early start recommended.
Eagle Crag BV N 600m 60 min 150m 29 S-E3 Always delivers a goods days climbing when in condition
Grey Crag BV SE 650m 60 min 45m 21 D-VS Eagle Crags friendly neighbour
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Pillar
Pillar Rock BV E-N-W 600m 1.5/2.5hrs 60-160m Lots D-E3 An imposing, atmospheric and relatively remote - bike useful for approach
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Great Gable
Gable Crag BV N 800m 1.25/1.5hrs 45-75m 43 D-E3 Technical face climbing on a mountain crag with superb views.
Kern Knotts BV SW 520m 0.75hrs 20-60m 29 VD-E4 A compact buttress packing a lot of climbing into their short lengths.
The Napes BV SW 700m 1.25hrs 17-107m 63 D-E6 Napes Needle to Incantations - what a chose
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Wasdale
Buckbarrow Crag BV SE 350m 10mins 15-60m 140 D-E6 Useful valley crag in the west
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Scafell
Round How BV W 670m 1.25 hr 30-60m 8 VS-E3 Excellent slab routes in a remote setting.
Pikes Crag BV W 720m 1 hr 70-110m 24 D-E1 Easier grade routes offering a friendly venue to Scafell
Shamrock Buttress BV N 720m 1 hr 160m 8 VS-E3 Long mountaineering routes - overshadowed by Scafell Crag
Scafell Crag BV N 790m 1.25 hr 70-120m 82 VD-E7 One of the most impressive crags in Britain
East Buttress BV E/SE 750m 1.5 hr 100-120m 59 MVS-E7 The best crag in the Lakes for climbers operating at VS and above.
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Eskdale
Esk Buttress BV ES 440m 1.5 hrs 120m 56 HS-E6 Magnificent open routes on excellent rock in an unspoilt and remote area.
Heron Crag BV SE 250m 30 mins 50m 22 VS-E3 Good valley crag, despite its mossy appearance. Nesting restriction.
Hard Knott BV W 440m 5 mins 30m 21 HVS-E4 Excellent steep routes close to the road
Hare Crag Granite SW 170m 5mins 20m 40 VD-E5 Varied climbing on short, immaculate granite slabs.
Bell Stand Granite S 210m 15mins 15m 22 MVS-E5 Short, pleasant routes on steep granite.
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Duddon Valley
Wallowbarrow Crag BV SW 210m 10mins 60m 27 VD-E3 A good, fast, drying low-level venue for easier grade climbers.
Burnt Crag BV S 350m 20mins 30m 14 E2-E5 An excellent, sunny crag for the hard climber.
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Dow
Dow Crag BV E 610m 1hr 24-120m Lots D-E6 A tremendous and popular mountain crag
Area Rock Type Direction Altitute Approach Time Length Number Grades Summary of Crag
Slate
Blue Quarry Slate SW 350m 25mins 25m 13 HVS-E3 Good quarry - with afternoon/evening sun
Tilberthwaite Quarry Slate NW/SE 220m 4mins 20m 42 VS-E6 Very accessible sheltered quarry
Hodge Close Slate E/S/W 170m 2mins 10/70m 82 VS-E6 The Lakes slatehead venue
Cathedral Quarry Slate W/N 150m 15mins 30m 22 E1-E5 Impressive "Black Hole"