Bannerdale Crags is a fell of contrasting sides. Its broad grassy ridge connects to Bowscale Fell and drops gently to the southwest, while its rockier northeastern flanks plunge steeply down to the River Glenderamackin. The fell takes its name from the crags of this northeast face, which is split in two by a fine ridge that runs down to Bannerdale.

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

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Adventurer Nic

April 19, 2021

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Bannerdale Crags is a 2,241-foot (683 m) Wainwright fell of the northern Lake District. It gets it's name from the dramatic crags that run from north west to south east that drop sharply down to the valley of Bannerdale Beck. A great fell to visit at the same time as hiking its parent peak, Blencathra.

David Howells

October 7, 2022

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A brilliant central fell that is a good viewing point for the rest of the Blencathra group.

The Wandering Fiona

May 22, 2022

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Quite a quirky fell when you see the crags on one side. Walking along them to the next fell for me was Bowscale and it had some amazing views of the crags

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1. Scales Tarn – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

20.6km

07:38

1,050m

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

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2. Bannerdale Crags – Atkinson Pike loop from Mungrisdale

13.9km

04:54

760m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Bowscale Fell Summit – Bannerdale Crags loop from Mungrisdale

13.3km

04:30

600m

610m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 740 m

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

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Bannerdale Crags

1. Scales Tarn – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

2. Bannerdale Crags – Atkinson Pike loop from Mungrisdale

3. Bowscale Fell Summit – Bannerdale Crags loop from Mungrisdale

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