High Crag (Helvellyn)
High Crag is a minor fell on the Helvellyn Range in the eastern region of the English Lake District. It sits on the ridge to the south of Helvellyn and Nethermost Pike. It rises sharply above the head of Ruthwaite Cove, and has attracted the attention of rock climbers. Its rock type is a lapilli-tuff of the Helvellyn Tuff Formation.
| High Crag | |
|---|---|
High Crag seen from Dollywaggon Pike, with Nethermost Pike beyond | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 884 m (2,900 ft) |
| Prominence | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Parent peak | Nethermost Pike |
| Listing | Birkett |
| Coordinates | 54°30′50″N 3°00′57″W |
| Geography | |
High Crag Location in Lake District, UK | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, Eastern Fells |
| OS grid | NY343136 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 90, Explorer OL5/OL4 |
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