Ullscarf, Sergeant's Crag, and Eagle Crag

Starting from the village of Stonethwaite, I took the path along Greenup Gill with cascading waterfalls that added a touch of magic to the hike. Lining Crag provided a vantage point to appreciate the surrounding fells. before I continued to Ullscarf, then retraced my steps to Sergeant's Crag and Eagle Crag. Each peak offers its own unique perspective of the Lake District's winter landscape.

Ullscarf: A Central Lakeland Summit

Ullscarf is 2,382 feet (726 metres), making it one of the higher fells in the Central Lake District. Alfred Wainwright, in his Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, remarked, "Of all the Lakeland fells over 2,000 feet Ullscarf will generally be adjudged the most central." The summit itself is a broad, grassy plateau, offering panoramic views in all directions. On the day I visited, the views were amazing, with the snow-capped mountains in the distance contrasting beautifully against the winter sky.

Sergeant's Crag

Sergeant's Crag is 1,873 feet (571 metres) and is located north of High Raise, nestled between the valleys of Langstrath and Greenup. Wainwright described it as "all rock and rough fell." The climb is fun and involves climbing rocky outcrops, but the effort was rewarded with amazing views over the surrounding valleys. The crag's rugged terrain made this a very good mountain to visit.

Eagle Crag

Eagle Crag, though modest in height is 1,706 feet (520 metres), but looks impressive from Stonethwaite and from Greenup Gill and Langstrath Beck. Its steep cliffs and distinctive profile make it a notable mountain with Wainwright noting that it "soars high above the confluence of the valleys of Langstrath and Greenup." The climb to its summit is not very steep via Sergeants Crag, but you will have quite a scramble from Heron Crag, but the views from the top, looking down Borrowdale are truly amazing.