Raven Crag (Thirlmere)
461m (1513ft)
The Central Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.5ml (13.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,368ft (722m) |
| Time: | 5½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Thirlmere - Armboth - Armboth Fell - High Tove - High Seat (Ashness Fell) - Bleaberry Fell - Raven Crag (Thirlmere) - Thirlmere
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Raven Crag (Thirlmere)
David Higginbottom walked up Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on January 30th, 2025 [from/via/route] Route 318 [with] Carolyn [weather] Clear but cold & icy - Nice walk , frozen boggy ground a bit slippy
Neil Bennett climbed Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on August 3rd, 2024 [from/via/route] Parked on the A591 opposite the start of the dam road. After crossing the dam we started our ascent through the woods just after the small parking area. Joined the forest track & left this to visit The Benn for some excellent views. Returned to the track & made our way over to Raven Crag. [with] Pam Bennett, Oliver Bennett, Thomas Bennett. [weather] Dry with sunny intervals.
Claire Rigg bagged Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on April 9th, 2023 [with] Heidi [weather] Sunny
Chris Mcmanus hiked Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on August 24th, 2023 [from/via/route] 2nd Wainwright walk - 5 peaks [with] Joanne & Julie [weather] Sunny & misty - View is second to none
Dan Collins summited Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on July 30th, 2023 [from/via/route] As part of c318 walk [with] Family (just the lads) [weather] Overcast & rainy - Very boggy & marshy on the top ridge. My right leg vanished into a bog at one point, much to the amusement of the kids. Descent from Raven crag is steep, & generally the main part of the walk was hard to navigate with limited pathways (I assume partly based on the extent of rain recently)
Charlotte Hewson conquered Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on June 3rd, 2023 [from/via/route] The base of raven cragg, Thirlmere, along the lake [with] Rosie [weather] Sunny! - Quick paddle in Thirlmere after
Geoff Hand scaled Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on March 1st, 2023 [from/via/route] Parked on the verge of the A591 at the North End of Thirlmere. Crossed to the West of the res. & climbed the very steep path tp the top of Raven Crag [with] Richard Macilwaine and Tess [weather] Cloudy with frequent showers. cold wind - Walk should have started at Armboth but this is now inaccessible by road.
Caroline Winter walked up Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on November 29th, 2022 [from/via/route] High Rigg & Low Rigg circular from Thirlmere [with] Penrith Ramblers [weather] Clear, sunny, & cold & icy - Enjoyable low levelish walk with lovely people
Christine Shepherd climbed Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on October 4th, 2009 [from/via/route] Used walk c318 from Armboth [with] On my own [weather] Cloudy but some good views - This was the last peak of a great day's walking so I sat around for a while enjoying the wonderful view over Thirlmere. Repeated walk 318 on 21.04.2021 adding Walla Crag. Unfortunately, I broke my arm crossing the stream before climbing this fell but still enjoyed the views. Climbed again on 03.12.2022 from the dam road. This route is very steep but the views made the climb worth it.
Ian Ashton bagged Raven Crag (Thirlmere) on August 27th, 2022 [with] Jph [weather] Sunny
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Blencathra or Saddleback (left, in the distance) and Clough Head (right) above Legburthwaite from Raven Crag (Thirlmere)
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