Ard Crags, Mountain summit in Cumbria, England.
Description
Ard Crags is a mountain in the North Western Fells of the Lake District with a height of about 581 meters (1,906 feet). The summit has a pyramidal shape and sits between the Newlands and Buttermere valleys.
History
The mountain was documented by Alfred Wainwright in his 1964 Pictorial Guide, bringing significant attention from hikers. This publication established it as an important landmark on the Lake District walking map.
Culture
The peak forms part of a collection of mountains in the Lake District that have influenced regional poetry, literature, and outdoor recreation traditions.
Practical
The summit is reached via two main routes: along the eastern ridge past Aikin Knott or across Knott Rigg from Newlands Hause car park. Weather changes quickly in the fells, so proper gear and preparation make a real difference to the walk.
Did you know?
A small stone cairn marks the summit, and on clear days you can see Scafell Pike through a natural gap in the surrounding landscape. This view is popular with hikers who want to spot other major peaks across the Lake District.
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