Carron Crag is one of Wainwright’s Outlying Fells and makes for a fantastic adventure in the south of the Lake District National Park. In the heart of Grizedale Forest, you’ll …

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Location: Satterthwaite, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Grizedale Forest loop from the Visitor Centre — Lake District National Park

13.0km

03:50

370m

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

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2. Grizedale Forest loop from the Visitor Centre — Lake District National Park

9.61km

02:44

210m

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

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3. Carron Crag – Carron Crag Summit loop from Satterthwaite

6.14km

01:51

210m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Adventurer Nic

December 5, 2020

Carron Crag is one of Alfred Wainwright's Outlying Fells of Lakeland. It sits to the east of Coniston Water and is most easily walked from Grizedale. Check out the sculptures of Grizedale forest en route to the top!

Mike Dempsey

September 18, 2023

Great views of Cumbrian coast, to South; and Coniston Old man, to East.

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Elevation 370 m

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1. Grizedale Forest loop from the Visitor Centre — Lake District National Park

2. Grizedale Forest loop from the Visitor Centre — Lake District National Park

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