Grasmoor
Grasmoor is a mountain in the north-western part of the Lake District, northern England. It is the highest peak in a group of hills between the villages of Lorton, Braithwaite and Buttermere, and overlooks Crummock Water.
| Grasmoor | |
|---|---|
The huge bulk of Grasmoor above the Crummock Water valley | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 852 m (2,795 ft) |
| Prominence | 519 m (1,703 ft) |
| Parent peak | Scafell Pike |
| Listing | Marilyn, Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 54°34′16″N 3°16′45″W |
| Geography | |
Grasmoor Location in the Lake District National Park | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, North Western Fells |
| OS grid | NY174203 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 89, 90, Explorer OL4 |
Grasmoor is distinguished by its steep western flank, dropping dramatically to Crummock Water. This face is however not suitable for rock climbers as there is little clean rock, although Alfred Wainwright describes a challenging route up the face in his Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. To the east the fell is linked to others by Crag Hill and Coledale Hause. Grasmoor is also home to the most extensive scree slopes in the North Western Fells.
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