Tarn Crag

Wainwright · Central Fells

Tarn Crag (Easedale)

549 m · 1,801 ft

Tarn Crag

Wainwright · Central Fells

Tarn Crag (Easedale)

549 m · 1,801 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height549 m1,801 ft
Grid RefNY 30371 09302
OS MapOL4 & OL5 & OL6 & OL7OS Explorer
BookCentral FellsBook 3

Strictly, Tarn Crag is the rock face above Easedale Tarn, but Wainwright gave the name to the whole ridge between Easedale and Far Easedale. Its cairn sits on a peaked outcrop, though the highest ground is a slightly higher knoll a little to the west-north-west. East of the top the ridge is narrow and knobbly, while the west side curls round shallow Codale Tarn. Below the south face lies Easedale Tarn, deep enough to hold perch, eels and trout.

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Summit

Cairn on rocky outcrop

Rock & Ground

Volcanic tuff and sandstone, with knobbly crags on the ridge and rough ground round Codale Tarn.

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Our Route

Distance10.8 mi17.4 km
Ascent750 m2,460 ft
Time5h 35mwalking
Start & FinishRed Bank Road Car ParkNY 3359 0735 · circular route
Directions

Also on this route: Blea Rigg, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag, Silver How

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

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