Calf Crag

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Calf Crag

Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag Ground east of Calf Crag with snow remnants.
Beyond and more completely snowed are Fairfield and Great Rigg. — Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Calf Crag is a prominent hill located in the county of Westmorland, in the Lake District National Park, England. It is part of the Central Fells region and stands at a height of 537 meters (1,762 feet).

Situated near the popular tourist town of Grasmere, Calf Crag offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill's distinctive shape and rugged terrain make it a favorite among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The ascent to Calf Crag can be approached from various directions, with routes starting from nearby towns such as Stonethwaite, Borrowdale, and Grasmere. The most common route begins at Steel Fell and follows a well-marked trail that leads to the summit.

Once at the top, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas of the surrounding fells, including the famous Helm Crag, High Raise, and the Grasmere valley. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Irish Sea and the Isle of Man.

Calf Crag also boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. The hill is home to several species of birds, including buzzards, peregrine falcons, and red kites. In spring and summer, the slopes come alive with colorful wildflowers, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Overall, Calf Crag is an excellent destination for those seeking a challenging yet rewarding hike, offering stunning views and a chance to immerse oneself in the natural splendor of the Lake District.

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Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag Ground east of Calf Crag with snow remnants.
Beyond and more completely snowed are Fairfield and Great Rigg.

Moorland with knoll east of Calf Crag

Ground east of Calf Crag with snow remnants. Beyond and more completely snowed are Fairfield and Great Rigg.

Trevor Littlewood

Unnamed tarn west of Steel Fell - 2 This is the largest of a number of tarns along the broad ridge connecting Steel Fell with Calf Crag; it&#039;s unnamed on OS maps.
In the distance, Helvellyn is the massive hill to the left; Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike are the other snow-covered domes.

Unnamed tarn west of Steel Fell - 2

This is the largest of a number of tarns along the broad ridge connecting Steel Fell with Calf Crag; it's unnamed on OS maps. In the distance, Helvellyn is the massive hill to the left; Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike are the other snow-covered domes.

Trevor Littlewood

Footpath below Calf Crag

Footpath below Calf Crag

Moment Crag above Far Easedale

Moment Crag above Far Easedale

Lone Walker above Moment Crag

Lone Walker above Moment Crag

Broadstone Head

Broadstone Head

Cairn at the head of Far Easedale

Cairn at the head of Far Easedale

Tarn on Brownrigg Moss

Tarn on Brownrigg Moss

Drifting snow, Codale head Deep snow has collected in the lee of rocks and lumpy ground and been sculpted by the wind. Most of the higher fell country has snow cover which makes progress difficult at times when it is deep and soft like this.

Drifting snow, Codale head

Deep snow has collected in the lee of rocks and lumpy ground and been sculpted by the wind. Most of the higher fell country has snow cover which makes progress difficult at times when it is deep and soft like this.

Codale Tarn in winter The tarn is quite close to the popular path to Sergeant Man but sits off route and out of sight on a shelf to the north. It sees far fewer visitors than Easedale Tarn.

Codale Tarn in winter

The tarn is quite close to the popular path to Sergeant Man but sits off route and out of sight on a shelf to the north. It sees far fewer visitors than Easedale Tarn.

Frozen tarn east of Codale Head This long narrow tarn sits on an exposed shelf with an excellent view towards the Helvellyn range. It would have been a delectable place for a stop were it not for the freezing gale.

Frozen tarn east of Codale Head

This long narrow tarn sits on an exposed shelf with an excellent view towards the Helvellyn range. It would have been a delectable place for a stop were it not for the freezing gale.

Snow and rocks above Codale Tarn The rough ground north of the tarn is an interesting place to explore but deep snow was making it hard work in places today.

Snow and rocks above Codale Tarn

The rough ground north of the tarn is an interesting place to explore but deep snow was making it hard work in places today.

Old fence post near Codale Head A long-gone fence once marked a parish boundary running across the moor. A few old posts remain, embedded in rock outcrops.

Old fence post near Codale Head

A long-gone fence once marked a parish boundary running across the moor. A few old posts remain, embedded in rock outcrops.

Stream with fallen trees The main stream beside which two trees have fallen is Far Easedale Gill. The lesser stream descending obliquely on the bracken slope is a tributary to the gill coming down between Ferngill Crag and Broadstone Head.

Stream with fallen trees

The main stream beside which two trees have fallen is Far Easedale Gill. The lesser stream descending obliquely on the bracken slope is a tributary to the gill coming down between Ferngill Crag and Broadstone Head.

Trevor Littlewood

Looking north east from Sergeant Man A day of contrasts between sunlight and shade.

Looking north east from Sergeant Man

A day of contrasts between sunlight and shade.

Codale Tarn The tarn looking idyllic on a warm summer’s day.

Codale Tarn

The tarn looking idyllic on a warm summer’s day.

Codale Tarn inflow

Codale Tarn inflow

Codale Tarn outflow With a maximum depth of just 6 feet, Codale Tarn is much shallower than nearby Easedale Tarn (maximum depth 69 feet) and about a quarter of the size. It is also higher up (1,530 feet compared with 948 feet) and less easily reached from Grasmere.

Codale Tarn outflow

With a maximum depth of just 6 feet, Codale Tarn is much shallower than nearby Easedale Tarn (maximum depth 69 feet) and about a quarter of the size. It is also higher up (1,530 feet compared with 948 feet) and less easily reached from Grasmere.

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Calf Crag is located at Grid Ref: NY3010 (Lat: 54.484513, Lng: -3.0795095)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Calf Crag

Ele: 537

Natural: peak

Wikidata: Q5019563

Wikipedia: en:Calf Crag

Lat/Long: 54.4842215/-3.0794729

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Place: locality

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