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Goat's Crag (Watendlath)

Borrowdale

Situated in Watendlath a few hundred metres south of Reecastle Crag this crag sits in a fabulous location. There are two tiers, each offering single pitch routes, those on the upper crag tend to be better.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Lake District Rock Type: Volcanic
Importance: Regional CRoW Land: Yes
Ownership: National Trust No. of Routes: 38
Within National Park: Yes Year Developed:
Grid Reference: NY277170
There have been sensitivities in this valley around fly camping and poor parking. Please behave responsibly, dont climbing over walls and close gates behind you when following the approach described below.

Parking and Approach

Park on the right immediately before the point where the walls begin on both sides of the road. If this small layby is full (it only takes 2-3 cars), park in the larger National Trust car park in Watendlath (1/2 km up the road) and walk back.

The crags can be seen above the trees. Go through the gate opposite the layby, then another gate just to the right. Take the left side of the field, crossing the fence at a gate, and continue up the fell side keeping left of a dry stone wall leading to the base of the lower crag. Follow the higher stone wall to reach the upper crag.

Area information

With implimentation of the CRoW Act (2000), many Lakes fells and crags now have an Open Access designation. They also have many nationally important bird and plant species dependant on inaccessible crags/ledges and heather/mixed heath environments for survival. During the bird nesting period, a number of species can be vulnerable to disturbance. The Lake District restrictions are monitored, variable (VR) and reviewed in April/May. If the birds do not nest, restrictions are lifted early. Check notice boards in shops, walls and cafés in early May for details and the BMC and FRCC websites. New restrictions will be notified on the websites and with on-site notices. To view the BMC's Lake District Green Climbing Guide click this link: www.thebmc.co.uk/lake-district-green-guide

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    Goat's Crag (Watendlath)

    Borrowdale