St Sunday Crag is a fell in the English Lake District, part of the Fairfield group in the Eastern Fells. It is a prominent feature in the Patterdale skyline, with a distinctive rounded shape.
Popular Routes
St Sunday Crag via Deepdale Hause
Distance: 16km
Difficulty: Challenging
Starting from Patterdale, this route ascends through the scenic Grisedale Valley, passing Ruthwaite Lodge and reaching Grisedale Tarn. From the tarn, the path climbs to Deepdale Hause before ascending to the summit of St Sunday Crag. The descent follows the ridge over Birks and returns to Patterdale.
This circular route begins in Patterdale, ascending Arnison Crag and continuing over Birks to reach the summit of St Sunday Crag. The return journey descends via the Grisedale Valley, offering varied landscapes and excellent views of Ullswater.
For experienced scramblers, this route approaches St Sunday Crag via the Grade 3 scramble of Pinnacle Ridge. Starting from Patterdale, the path follows the Grisedale Valley before ascending to the base of Pinnacle Ridge. After completing the scramble, the route continues to the summit and descends via Birks.
Weather conditions on St Sunday Crag can change rapidly. Always check the forecast before your hike and be prepared for varying conditions.
Routes involving Pinnacle Ridge require scrambling experience and should only be attempted by those with appropriate skills and in good weather conditions.
Ensure you have appropriate footwear, clothing, and navigation equipment. Mobile phone coverage can be unreliable on the fells.
Inform someone of your planned route and expected return time, especially if hiking alone.