Calf Crag, Mountain summit in Lake District, Cumbria, England
Calf Crag rises to 537 meters in elevation, featuring a rocky knoll with a cairn at its peak and small tarn near the summit point.
The summit forms part of the Central Fells range, characterized by the Lincomb Tarn Formation consisting of dacitic lapilli tuff geological structures.
Calf Crag represents an essential component of the Wainwrights, a collection of peaks documented by the renowned Lake District guidebook author Alfred Wainwright.
Hikers can access Calf Crag through established paths from Grasmere village, following routes through Far Easedale or Green Burn to reach the summit.
The mountain connects to a network of peaks including Steel Fell and Gibson Knott, with views extending across Grasmere lake toward the Helvellyn range.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 537 m
GPS coordinates: 54.48422,-3.07947
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:23
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