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Ard Crags Summit

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Ard Crags Summit

Recommended by 37 hikers

Ard Crags occupies the northeastern end of a modest curving, rocky ridge, beautifully nestled in the upper Newlands Valley. It is easily accessed from the road over the Newlands Pass, …

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    1. Knott Rigg Summit – Ard Crags Summit loop from Buttermere

    5.64km

    01:56

    290m

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

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

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    February 27, 2021

    Ard Crags is a 1,906-foot (581 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District that is often hiked alongside its neighbour Knott Rigg. It offers fantastic views down the Newlands valley. My favourite mountain view from the summit of Ard Crags is the nobbly bobbly top of Causey Pike.

      July 10, 2021

      Well I know the views are great from here but today there wasn't any. At least it got me out and about....!

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        Elevation 630 m

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        Location: Above Derwent, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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