Shelter Crags

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Copeland

England

Shelter Crags

Rocky ground north from summit of Shelter Crags The view north from the highest point of Shelter Crags with Bow Fell the peak above the grooved cliff.
The more rounded mountains beyond are Great End and Esk Pike.
Rocky ground north from summit of Shelter Crags Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Shelter Crags is a prominent hill/mountain located in the county of Cumberland, within the Lake District National Park in northwest England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 2,418 feet (737 meters), it forms part of the Eastern Fells range.

The hill/mountain is known for its distinctive craggy appearance, which is where its name derives from. Shelter Crags offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the picturesque valleys of Grisedale and Glenridding. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Irish Sea and the Isle of Man.

The ascent to Shelter Crags can be challenging, particularly for inexperienced hikers, as it involves navigating steep slopes and rocky terrain. However, the effort is rewarded with stunning vistas and a sense of accomplishment upon reaching the summit.

The hill/mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, mountaineers, and nature lovers. It is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with heather, grasses, and wildflowers adorning its slopes, and various bird species soaring through the skies above.

Shelter Crags is part of the larger Helvellyn ridge, which attracts a significant number of visitors each year. It offers a range of other outdoor activities in the surrounding area, including walking trails, rock climbing routes, and opportunities for wild camping.

Overall, Shelter Crags in Cumberland is a stunning natural landmark that provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for those seeking to explore the beauty of the Lake District National Park.

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Shelter Crags Images

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Rocky ground north from summit of Shelter Crags The view north from the highest point of Shelter Crags with Bow Fell the peak above the grooved cliff.
The more rounded mountains beyond are Great End and Esk Pike.
Rocky ground north from summit of Shelter Crags
The view north from the highest point of Shelter Crags with Bow Fell the peak above the grooved cliff. The more rounded mountains beyond are Great End and Esk Pike.
View down to Oxendale
View down to Oxendale
The Slopes of Brown Howe
The Slopes of Brown Howe
Oxendale below The Band
Oxendale below The Band
Upper Oxendale
Upper Oxendale
South-west to Oxendale and The Band The camera position is uncertain, but the day was spent exploring the Langdale Pikes and probably off the well-known paths. I welcome a more precise location.
South-west to Oxendale and The Band
The camera position is uncertain, but the day was spent exploring the Langdale Pikes and probably off the well-known paths. I welcome a more precise location.
Langdale – Looking west to The Band and Bowfell The background is not in doubt.  The camera position is uncertain showing a view obtained while climbing up the side of the valley to the Langdale Pikes. I thank Ian Taylor for his great help in locating the image.
Langdale – Looking west to The Band and Bowfell
The background is not in doubt. The camera position is uncertain showing a view obtained while climbing up the side of the valley to the Langdale Pikes. I thank Ian Taylor for his great help in locating the image.
Bow Fell and the Great Slab Taken from near Rossett Pike. I suspect that the party ascended the rough path on the right. The slab is just left of centre.
Bow Fell and the Great Slab
Taken from near Rossett Pike. I suspect that the party ascended the rough path on the right. The slab is just left of centre.
Crinkle Crags from Pike of Stickle The ridge ascending to the right across the image is The Band, leading to Bow Fell just out of shot. The dip on the horizon left of Bow Fell is at Three Tarns.
Crinkle Crags from Pike of Stickle
The ridge ascending to the right across the image is The Band, leading to Bow Fell just out of shot. The dip on the horizon left of Bow Fell is at Three Tarns.
Bow Fell from Rossett Pike If heading for Bow Fell from here, there is a descent of only 80m or so to Angle Tarn before the climb begins.
Bow Fell from Rossett Pike
If heading for Bow Fell from here, there is a descent of only 80m or so to Angle Tarn before the climb begins.
The Great Slab of Bow Fell Looking south-east towards Windermere.
The Great Slab of Bow Fell
Looking south-east towards Windermere.
The Bow Fell crags From near the top of the Great Slab.
The Bow Fell crags
From near the top of the Great Slab.
Bow Fell from Shelter Crags The route along the ridge from Crinkle Crags to Bow Fell was a popular one, as evidenced by the scar of the path on the right.  It remains so:  it is an obvious round from the Langdale valley.
Bow Fell from Shelter Crags
The route along the ridge from Crinkle Crags to Bow Fell was a popular one, as evidenced by the scar of the path on the right. It remains so: it is an obvious round from the Langdale valley.
At the Three Tarns From the col between Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell, looking to the Scafell range.
At the Three Tarns
From the col between Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell, looking to the Scafell range.
The 'Bad Step' on Crinkle Crags It is interesting to see that this route was already badly eroded back in 1965.

Competent scramblers will take a route immediately right of the chockstone. There is clearly an easier route to the right of the huge central slab. But mere hillwalkers, as I am, used a path on the left, out of shot.
The 'Bad Step' on Crinkle Crags
It is interesting to see that this route was already badly eroded back in 1965. Competent scramblers will take a route immediately right of the chockstone. There is clearly an easier route to the right of the huge central slab. But mere hillwalkers, as I am, used a path on the left, out of shot.
The crags on the east side of Crinkle Crags
The crags on the east side of Crinkle Crags
Crinkle Crags from Great Knott
Crinkle Crags from Great Knott
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Shelter Crags is located at Grid Ref: NY2405 (Lat: 54.437966, Lng: -3.1582447)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.437966,-3.1582447
Long Top
Description: highest peak of Crinkle Crags
Ele: 859
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 54.433665/-3.1598355
High Bleaberry Knott
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.4361006/-3.1537594
Crinkle Crags
Note: set to locality rather than peak as it has 5 peaks with Long Top as the highest
Place: locality
Wikidata: Q8519475
Wikipedia: en:Crinkle Crags
Lat/Long: 54.4346183/-3.1584489
Gunson Knott
Ele: 822
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 54.43494/-3.158075
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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