Great Saddle Crag

No. 2985 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 572 for hikes, No. 874 for views. Nature, 15.2 km from Windermere and Bowness.

A 560-metre peak in the fells, known as Great Saddle Crag.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
560 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Mosedale CottageStay, 14 km from Windermere and BownessHikes and fells
New Ing Lodge CampingStay, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
Shap Fell BothyStay, 16 km from Windermere and BownessUnusual stays
Longsleddale Outdoor Pursuits CentreStay, 10 km from Windermere and BownessHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Crown Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Birchwood Cafe18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Greyhound Hotel22 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Maggs Howe7.4 km from Windermere and BownessFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Shap Swimming Pool22 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkRainy day
The Exhibit ‘A’ Gallery18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkArt and galleries