Dow Crag, Mountain summit in Cumbria, England.
The eastern face of Dow Crag rises 778 meters above sea level, featuring extensive rock formations and multiple climbing routes across its surface.
The eastern face overlooking Goat's Water received its name before the 19th century, while the fell itself remained unnamed until the rise of hill walking.
The mountain forms part of the 214 Wainwrights, a collection of peaks documented in Alfred Wainwright's detailed guide to the Lakeland Fells.
Access to Dow Crag starts from the parking area near the Sun Inn in Coniston, following the Walna Scar Road to the right branch toward Goats Water.
The crag contains over 100 climbing routes on high-quality rhyolite rock, with routes ranging from beginner to advanced levels across its 300-meter ascent.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 778 m
GPS coordinates: 54.37028,-3.13664
Latest update: March 18, 2025 21:07
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