Raven Crag

Hosepipe ban in force. Rain pouring over the Cumbrian fells this week but the level of water in Thirlmere still looking low. We put on full waterproofs for our short climb to Raven Crag from Thirlmere Dam and decided to leave our rucksacks in the car. We were expecting a dull climb in the wet weather but were pleasantly surprised by the walk up through the forest of pine trees and areas of lush green grass. We took the direct route up, at some stages walking up a river running down the path, and reached then tp of the climb where a sign from Mr United Utility directed the way left and up a well made path through the spruce trees and blueberry shrubs, to the top of the crag. On the top, the mist nearly cleared for a minute and the outline of the northern Helvellyn range were just distinguishable. A light brown frog was hopping happily on the path down and didn't seem to mind the wet. We returned by the same route except taking the forest road when we met it, rather than the direct route down.

Time 1hr 20 minutes
Grade Excellent
Memories Wet but very pleasant walk
Completed 94 To go 120