At 2,697 feet (822 m), Hart Crag is the second highest summit on the Fairfield Horseshoe, behind Fairfield itself. Rarely ascended in isolation, it is easily linked with its parent peak, as well as Dove Crag to the southeast.

Hart Crag throws a ridge out northeast towards Brothers Water. This long arm contains the Wainwright summit of Hartsop Above How, which can be ascended from the village of Hartsop.

Breeze

September 2, 2019

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At this point of the Fairfield Horseshoe, you can at least say I've done half of it!

Adventurer Nic

April 28, 2021

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A great little scramble between Hart Crag and Hartsop Above How. I much prefer going up than coming down though (as with most mountains to be honest)!

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1. The Deepdale Horseshoe from Patterdale

18.0km

06:36

940m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Hartsop Above How – Hart Crag Summit loop from Patterdale

11.9km

04:16

660m

670m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hartsop Above How – Brothers Water loop from Caudale Moor

11.3km

04:12

680m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 810 m

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Hart Crag Summit

1. The Deepdale Horseshoe from Patterdale

2. Hartsop Above How – Hart Crag Summit loop from Patterdale

3. Hartsop Above How – Brothers Water loop from Caudale Moor

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