Ill Crag


Ill Crag is a fell in the English Lake District. At, it is the fourth-highest peak in England. Ill Crag overlooks Eskdale and has splendid views across to Bowfell and Crinkle Crags.

Topography

It forms part of the Scafell chain, and lies about 1 km east of Scafell Pike. Broad Crag lies immediately to the west, between Ill Crag and the Pike.

Ascents

Ill Crag may be climbed en route to Scafell Pike, via a path from Esk Hause, but it is commonly passed by without going to the actual summit, which is rocky making progress slow. Ill Crag's summit is a few hundred metres to the south of the path from Esk Hause to Scafell Pike.