LAKE DISTRICT — LANGDALE · RHYOLITE
Raven Crag (Langdale) climbing conditions
Good — dry and climbable
Right now
Assessment
7-day forecast
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- Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
- Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
- Breezy — helps drying
- Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
- Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
- Breezy — helps drying
- Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
- Wet rhyolite is slippery; seepage from grass above can linger
- Good temperature for mountain rhyolite
About Raven Crag (Langdale)
Raven Crag is a hugely popular, lower-altitude cliff overlooking the floor of Great Langdale, formed of sound, highly textured volcanic rock. Its open south-facing aspect ensures maximum sun exposure and exceptionally rapid drying times, making it a go-to venue when higher mountain crags remain damp. The grade range is remarkably broad, featuring excellent beginner climbs alongside classic mid-grade traditional routes and hard E-grade face problems. Historic climbs like Revelation and Original Route deliver spectacular wall climbing over solid, well-protectable rock. The approach takes a quick fifteen minutes along clear, stepped tracks from the valley floor. Due to its ease of access and sun-trap environment, popular lower-pitch stances can become congested on sunny weekend mornings.
- Region
- Lake District — Langdale
- Rock type
- rhyolite
- Aspect
- south-facing
- Altitude
- 200m
- Exposure
- medium
- Seepage
- low