Green Crag (Ulpha Fell)
489m (1604ft)
The Southern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.5ml (13.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,953ft (595m) |
| Time: | 5 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Stanley Force NT Car Park - Eskdale - Boot - River Esk - Low Birker - Crook Crag - Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) - Great Worm Crag - Brown Rigg - Sike Moss - Birkerthwaite - Low Ground Cottages - Stanley Force - River Esk - Stanley Force NT Car Park - Eskdale
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 12.25ml (19.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,568ft (1,087m) |
| Time: | 8 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Eskdale - The Woolpack Inn - Doctor Bridge - Low Birker - Birker Force - Low Birker Tarn - Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) - Crook Crag - Harter Fell (Eskdale) - Dunnerdale Forest - Hardknott Pass - Hardknott Gill - Hard Knott - Yew Bank - Lingcove Beck - Lingcove Bridge - Great Moss - Brotherilkeld - Taw House Farm - Wha House Farm - The River Esk - The Woolpack Inn - Eskdale
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell)
Caroline Winter walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on October 11th, 2024 [from/via/route] Eskdale YH, FP to Low Birker house, track to above Birker tarn, Green Crag [with] Solo [weather] Sunnier afternoon with great views - Lost track at Green Crag & found myself around the front side deciding whether I should be climbing the rock face. Carried on around its flank & found a track to summit. Great views & of Harter fell. Again lost track on return, but the tarn is a useful marker to make towards.
Christine Shepherd climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on August 22nd, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Boot Climbed again on 21.11.2021 Climbed for a third time from Boot on a very hot day with a lovely breeze on the summit. 14.6.23 [with] On my own [weather] Bright & sunny
Ian Ashton bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 8th, 2023 [from/via/route] Jph [with] JPH
Richard Marchant hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 17th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at at a forest car park about 4 miles from Cockley Beck further down in Dunnerdale. From here I walked North up to Hard Knott Pass & across the road up to Hard Knott. I returned to the pass & headed south up on to Harter Fell then on again to Green Cragg. Then from here I headed Eastward across the moor to Dunnerdale Forest & descended back to the car. [with] On my Own [weather] Clear Sunny day with little or no breeze.
John Almond summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on March 23rd, 2022 [from/via/route] Solo walk from Dalegarth Station Car Park, Eskdale - go4awalk c205 - GREEN CRAG - Great Worm Crag [weather] Sunny & warm for the time of year - Wainwright 160
John King conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 4th, 2021 [from/via/route] Hard Knott Pass [weather] Overcast & cool & little wind
David Lord scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 26th, 2015 [from/via/route] National trust carpark on Walna Scar road, following the road away from the Old Man & gradually climbing on a distinct path to Brown Pike, then Buck Pike & on to Dow Crag. [with] Debbie Lord [weather] Beautiful sunny day. - Excellent walk for those who prefer not to scramble or encounter really step sections & steps. Gradual incline although testing in places & rewarded with fine views from the top.
Pete George walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 24th, 2021 [with] Roco [weather] Misty
Wayne Baxter climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 15th, 2021 [from/via/route] From Woolpack Inn, over Doctor bridge, left to Penny Hill Farm carried on past the back of Wha House farm. Picked up a path next to the wall & climbed through the Ferns steeply onto Harter Fell summit. Trace your steps until you see a path that leads straight down the hill side. At the bottom you will see a stile climb over & there is a path that leads you to Green Crag (path can be boggy in places. We retraced our steps off the peak to the right as you climb Green crag & you pick up a path that leads you all the way back to Doctor Bridge. [with] Sue [weather] Sunny & hot
Christina Lander bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 10th, 2021 [from/via/route] Dalegarth Station - Doctor Bridge - Green Crag - Dow Crag - Doctor Bridge - Dalegarth Station [with] Dick [weather] Overcast but dry - During our holiday at Station House, Troutbeck, Penrith - OUR LAST WAINWRIGHT!!!
John Bryers hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on April 8th, 2021 [from/via/route] Parked at Birks Bridge, over bridge & turned left.Up to Birks, under Buck Crag, Mart Crag, Maiden Castle to top of Harter Fell. Followed path down to Spothhow gill, through Dunnerdale forest path & across Ulpha Fell via Wormshell How (Went a bit too far to left of Green Crag as I followed the fence posts which took me away a little. Crossed over wall near Wormshell How & on to Green Crag top). Home via Dunnnerdale forest road to Grassguards & crossed over ford & back to Birks & car park. [with] With Mya. [weather] Warm day, no cloud & sunshine. Still cool winds at times. Sunny & warm with a cool breeze on ridges
John Fenwick summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 27th, 2020 [from/via/route] Walked from the wool pack in. Weather was perfect for walking. Followed walk c402 took a couple of wrong turns along the way. [with] Romany [weather] Sunny with some clouds & some wind. - There is no cattle grid top of Hard Knott Pass as stated on the directions. Headed back via roman hill fort from Hard Knott back down road as we ran out of time to finish.
Richard Marshall conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on August 30th, 2020 [from/via/route] From Woolpack Inn Eskdale [with] Andy Pratt [weather] WarmSunny/Cloudy
Dave Eyes scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on August 22nd, 2020 [from/via/route] Parked at the Wool Pack & walked back up the road to Wha House bridge. Took the scenic route through the ferns to visit Harter Fell & then trooped across the very boggy ground over to Green Crag. [with] Christine Eyes [weather] Cloudy with strong wind & heavy rain & very wet under foot. Glad its done !
Paul Macey walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 12th, 2020 [from/via/route] Onward to Harter Fell then Hard Knot
Adrian Howard climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 4th, 2014 [from/via/route] Birks Bridge
Mike Walker bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 28th, 2009 [from/via/route] Esk Dale [with] Alone [weather] OK - Nice & quiet on the summit
Andrew Johnson hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on November 13th, 2019 [from/via/route] Eskdale [weather] Cloudy
Elaine Evans summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 30th, 2019 [from/via/route] From Jubilee Bridge to edge of Hardknott Forest, across to Green Crag then back to main path & up to Harter Fell summit before descending to join original path & back to car. [with] Sue and Christine [weather] Bright sunny day to begin with, then light drizzle, followed by mist on tops , then fair but overcast, not cold. - Very boggy on way to & from Green Crag.
Chris Sheard conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 27th, 2018 [from/via/route] Up from Ulpha Eskdale Road [with] George [weather] Started clear with light winds finished drizzle & greying - Moorland with heather bilberry, tufts & wet. Could be very ugly in different seasons
David Watson scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on August 31st, 2018 [from/via/route] Jubilee Bridge [weather] Sunny
Simon Myerscough walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on April 5th, 2009 [from/via/route] C402 [with] Martin [weather] Warm & sunny at times - Lost Guinness hat
Tracey Cowell climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on April 10th, 2018 [with] Andy, Billy [weather] Sunny & Cloudy & cold on summits
Simon Boddy bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 28th, 2017 [from/via/route] Hard Knott pass [with] HF Holidays [weather] Breezy with occasional showers
Phillip Bulley hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on May 10th, 2017 [from/via/route] via Harter Fell. [with] Ruby. [weather] Sunny but windy.
Richard Fulcher summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on May 1st, 2017 [from/via/route] Woolpack Inn, Hardknott [with] Jen [weather] Sunny, clear blue sky, windy - An enjoyable walk except for the boggy stretch between Green Crag & the edge of the Dunnerdale Forest i.e. the direct route up Harter Fell. Jen waited near Spothow Gill whilst I ascended Harter Fell.
Anthony Scott conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on May 3rd, 2017 [from/via/route] YHA Eskdale [with] me [weather] Glorious! Blue sky, 15 degrees. Just a bit windy
Mark Davidson scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on November 1st, 2005 [with] Alone [weather] Cool but nice & sunny, just lovely for November
Stephen Eddy walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 25th, 2016 [from/via/route] Boot [with] Mike Woodhouse, Tony Harris, Martin Bayliss [weather] Cloudy - On route up Harter Fell
Christine Knowles climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on May 20th, 2016 [from/via/route] from Woolpack Inn [with] Graham [weather] Warm, bit windy - Great views
David Butterfield has bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) [with] Val
Tony Rogerson hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 21st, 2011 [from/via/route] Dalegarth Low Birker Tarn & Kepple Crag [weather] Showers
Jill Dean summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on September 20th, 2015 [from/via/route] Woolpack Inn at Boot [with] Grezzy and Jilly [weather] Overcast & almost raining but not - Nice walk along green pathways rising from valley floor then skirting Ulpha Moor. Great views all around
Kevin Parnham conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on August 22nd, 2015 [from/via/route] From Woolpack Inn,Eskdale [with] Jo and Charlotte [weather] bit showery all day but not cold
Jan Dixon scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on August 30th, 2015 [from/via/route] The Woolpack to Green Crag & over the Harter Fell [with] Tia and Anya [weather] Overcast but sunny
Steve Frank walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on December 28th, 2014 [from/via/route] Boot
David Noble climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 20th, 2015 [from/via/route] The woolpack [with] Solo [weather] Overcast & rain
Harry Meijer bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 26th, 2015 [from/via/route] custom walk [with] The Lake District Walker
Charlie Housley hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on April 12th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Harter Fell across the quagmire that is Ulpha Fell! [with] Candy...the dog. [weather] See Harter fell.
Colin Egan summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on March 21st, 2015 [from/via/route] Eskdale [with] My wife Faith [weather] Sunny, light winds, approx 11deg C at valley level - A little walked Wainwright, in-distinct paths at high level. Confusing number of tops, eventually got to the right one!
Victoria Bates conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on February 21st, 2015 [from/via/route] Woolpack Inn [with] Mark [weather] Cold, windy, some snow showers
Chris Bramley scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on October 12th, 2014 [from/via/route] Ulpha [with] Jaqui, Blake,Darren,jan [weather] Misty then sunny spells - Jaqui fell in a hole haha
Keith Eastman walked up Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on June 28th, 2014 [from/via/route] c402
Craig Steeland climbed Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 17th, 2014 [from/via/route] Birks Bridge in the Duddon Valley [with] On my own [weather] Partly sunny, warm & no wind. Excellent! - Crossed near summit of Crook Crag on the way. Crook Crag ridge on outward leg, & across the middle of Ulpha Fell marshes on the return leg. Ulpha Fell crossing not as wet as expected after heavy rain the previous day.
Marcus Bradshaw bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on April 25th, 2014 [from/via/route] harter Fell , Green Crag . Not from Eskdale though [with] marcus [weather] Over cast - You would only ever do this walk if you re bagging a Wainright . Not a pleasant walk but as always great view when reached.
Gill Watson hiked Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on April 5th, 2013 [with] Gill - confusing adventure
Clive Ward summited Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 6th, 2013 [from/via/route] Seathwaite, High Wallowbarrow, Grassguards [with] Hazel [weather] Great weather, 21 deg. - Included a circuit of Wallowbarrow Crag. Tea at Newfield Inn
Derek Parkin conquered Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on July 15th, 2013 [with] lynn parkin
Darren Mortimer scaled Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) on October 14th, 2012 [from/via/route] Wa House [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Fine with some sun - Used walk c402 very wet & boggy but much fun
Patrick Rogozinski, Peter Thwaites, Jenny Godfrey, Leon Potts, Louis Smith, Andrew Martin, Louise Sandwith, John Walter, Jo Dixon, David Hickin, Simon Duerden, Jonathan Tobin, Paul Booth, Linda Mckeogh, Rob Barklamb, Peter Clark, Trevor Williams, Paul Henderson, John Kendall, Jacqui Smith, John Cuthbert, Adrian Cawley, Ian Walkden, John Southward, Stephen Millington, Jeanette Coward, Ray O'hara and Linda Walker have all walked, climbed & bagged Green Crag (Ulpha Fell).
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Looking up to Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) from near the top of Birker Force, Eskdale
Harter Fell (Eskdale) (right) and Green Crag (Ulpha Fell) (left) from Great Worm Crag
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