Broad Crag is a fell in the English Lake District. It is the fifth-highest[3] peak in England at a height of 3,064 feet (934 metres). The mountain was gifted to the National Trust in 1923 by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club.[4]

Broad Crag
Highest point
Elevation934 m (3,064 ft)[1]
Prominence58 m (190 ft)[2]
Parent peakIll Crag
ListingHewitt, Nuttall
Coordinates54°27′25″N 3°12′28″W / 54.45684°N 3.20774°W / 54.45684; -3.20774
Geography
LocationLake District, England
OS gridNY218075
Topo mapOS Landrangers 89, 90

The peak forms part of the Scafell chain, and lies about 440 yards (400 metres) northeast of Scafell Pike. Ill Crag lies south-east, with Great End at the end of the chain about 1 mile (1.5 kilometres) to the north.

Broad Crag may be climbed en route to Scafell Pike, via a path from Esk Hause or from the route from Crinkle Crags and Bowfell.

References

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  1. ^ "Broad Crag, England". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Broad Crag, England". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  3. ^ Hewitts and Nutalls and Google Search "Highest Mountains In England"
  4. ^ "Memorial mountains to be re-dedicated on Armistice Day". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 4 September 2022.