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Name:Wren Crag
Hill number:3862
Height:311m / 1020ft
Parent (Ma):2627  High Rigg [Naddle Fell]
RHB Section:34C: Lake District - Eastern Fells
Nuttall/Wainwright area:Lake District - Central Fells
County/UA:Cumberland
Catchment:Derwent (Workington)
Class:Birkett
(B)
Grid ref:NY 31593 20144
Summit feature:rock
Drop:21m
Col:290m  NY 3137 2044  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 90
(1:25k) OL5S
Observations:rock is slightly lower than ground at NY 31467 20265 which could also be Birkett's intended summit
Survey:Abney level
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From Legburthwaite Car Park (£4 for 5 hours). Wren Crag, High Rigg SE Top, High Rigg S Top - easy path to follow, clag but drymatty1971b17/03/2024
Circuit, parking at corner W of Wanthwaite Bridge. Threlkeld Knotts, White Pike, Calfhow Pike, Little Dodd (fairly meaningless 'summit' with two cairns), Great Dodd, Randerside, Watson's Dodd. Descended via Castle Rock then returned via ridge of High Rigg. Wen Crag, High Rigg S Top, SE Top, and High Rigg.RobertP12/12/2023
A solo 555 linear bus walk/ jog from Swirls car park to Keswick on a beautiful sunny autumnal day. 2nd visit. Good clear path up from S and onwards all along the High Rigg ridge, although minor detours sometimes needed to visit the exact summits of the minor tops along the wayChris Pearson21/11/2023
Castle Rock cp, over to A591 and up good path via Wren to High Rigg.Flatfield25/08/2023
Stu & Duke Friday 17th/3/2023 Z 1039 hrs.DukeNukem17/03/2023
Summit achieved quickly and easilyHirta08/02/2023
Williams Beck Top [Rake How] > High Rigg (Naddle Fell) > High Rigg SE Top > Cowrake Head > Long Band > Wren Crag > High Rigg (High Rigg South Top)  from GR: NY 30640 22495ronaldo33321/01/2023
Williams Beck Top [Rake How] > High Rigg (Naddle Fell) > High Rigg SE Top > Cowrake Head > Long Band > Wren Crag > High Rigg (High Rigg South Top)  from GR: NY 30640 22495Hippster21/01/2023
From A591 Bridge End Farm. 8.5 km, 420 m asc. N up to Wren Crag and continuing over High Rigg SE Top and South Top to High Rigg [Naddle Fell] summit. Back by Sosgill and Low Bridge End Farm. Raining. Start of Birketts Round 3. https://www.flickr.com/photos/samandjo/albums/72177720304894972SalmonJoe01/01/2023
Parked at junction of Thirlmere dam road with A591. N, over bridge, the path into woods. Onwards to High Rigg SE Top.Minto01/01/2023
Went over Wren Crag and High Rigg (South Top) on Lakes, Meres and Waters backpack.Very hot day.BURGESS09/08/2022
On the ridge to High Rigg (Naddle Fell).SalmonJoe01/01/2022
St John's in the Vale Skyline: St John's in the Vale - Clough Head - Calfhow Pike - Little Dodd - Great Dodd - Watson's Dodd - Stybarrow Dodd - High Rigg - St John's in the ValeJHes26/11/2021
Visited Wren Crag and High Rigg (South Top) while engaged in a micro navigation exercise with Central Yorkshire Scouts Hillwalking Team. The course was 8km long with 400m ascent and took 6h 30m, employing the full range of navigational techniques.silveracorn_alan20/11/2021
A tour of the Synges on Raven Crag and High Rigg while developing a micro nav course for Central Yorkshire Scouts. Visited Benn, Castle Crag (Shoulthwaite), Raven Crag, Wren Crag, High Rigg (Birkett), High Rigg, and High Rigg SE Top. 16km with 1000m ascent in 6 hours. (S)silveracorn_alan24/10/2021
20210924 - Low Rigg & High Rigg from Burns Farmfellowsa24/09/2021
Perfect weather on a 20 mile 16 top roundholtsd14/04/2021
From south over tops and back on old track round east side. With B and R.jenx09/03/2021
From south taking in 4 tops before sunset. Dropped down to bridleway on east for return. Very cold in the wind. Fantastic views of snow clad hills all round. With Bryher.jenx03/01/2021
10 miles in the wind and rain to pick up a few more hills.atreides788720/12/2020
With Cerys Walford, rainy at start drying up as day went on. Started at Legburthwaite car park and up Wren Crag, along top, onto High Rigg and then Low Rigg, passed Tewet Tarn and then down St John's in the Vale back to the car just as dusk set.Ruth Mackay12/12/2020
Veryhappybunny01/12/2020
From Legburthwaite Car Park (Still Free but Ticket Machine has been installed). Wren Crag, High Rigg SE Top, High Rigg S Top, Higg Rigg (Naddle Fell) then down to St Johns Church and returned to the car park via the pathh along St Johns vale.Dave04/09/2020
With RachelLittledave08/07/2020
High Rigg runtomd420/04/2020
Lots of uprooted trees on the way up. Must have been a terrible storm to witness. With Alfie.Dangerous Dave23/02/2020
From 307239 - Low Rigg - High Rigg - HR South Top - HR South East Top - Wren Crag - To 315195screeleep13/10/2019
Started from A591. Stile on road from bus stop at smaithwaite. Steepish ascent straight up the side on path to summitkeenwalker18/09/2019
Parked St John's in the Vale church, walked South along the footpath in the Vale, along St John's Beck. Meeting the A591, we turned back on up Wren Crag. Along Long Band and up onto High Rigg before dropping back down to the church. Ali T and Jonny H. 2hrs: 7.6km; 380mByronHaywood12/09/2019
Wet and WindyAdam Cowley30/08/2019
26 month old Sam walked nearly to the top before being out in his carrier. Hot hot hotIbby26/06/2019
The less said about my attempts to climb Raven Crag and associates the better. I did however manage to get up the 3 birkets of High Rigg and Castle Rock. Me and H, lovely summer's day.johnkaysleftleg19/06/2019
Bob & Duke Tuesday 30th/4/2019 Z 1640 hrs.DukeNukem30/04/2019
with Tim & Gill, Colin & MaryDave Sargent30/03/2019
From road junction views down onto pipe works and across to castle rock the next objective.cjo26/03/2019
Circular from Smaithwaite Bridge. Muggy.MountainTerrier22/07/2018
With Bevsimon and co19/06/2018
With MaryChet196219/05/2018
Ample roadside parking to the SW (alt 166m. Cross the adjacent ladder stile and follow a good path to the summit. 2.06km return. 45 minutes 199m ascent.moorsman11/05/2018
High Rigg from S carpark over to church, with CissyAvidSockWearer03/05/2018
After visiting 3 High Rigg tops.citygent23/04/2018
Up to Wansfell Pike from Ambleside, then across Wansfell North to the Wainwright summit and the second Birkett summit. Misty to start but cloud lifting during walk.Fell_wanderer09/03/2018
A591-Wren Crag-Mart Crag-High Rigg SE Top-High Rigg South Top-High Rigg-Low Rigg-St John's Church then took Bridleway skirting East side of High Rigg past Low Bridge End Farm & back to A591. Lots of recently fallen trees on ascent of Wren Crag. On own.MorecambeMonkey08/03/2018
with Andy after castle rock easy path to follow great weather and viewscolinfielding02/02/2018
Down from Castle Rock and up from Main road. With Colin.Andrew Pearson02/02/2018
From high riggejjohnstone23/12/2017
Rough ascent direct from Low Bridge Farm. Would not recommend in bracken season. Dusting of snow high on Helvellyn. Nice pines.Wycombe Wanderer05/11/2017
With Jackieclimbingkershaw06/09/2017
Out and back in the wind and rain Wren crag and High Rigg south top suprised how good the paths are for a couple of tiddlers.jocks113/07/2017
Parked by crossroads on A591 at 316194 (Space for at least 8 cars) – Crossed road bridge over St John’s Beck to gate & ladder stile & then good path up ridge to summit. Continued along ridge to High Rigg & then back the same way. (PM)gerrybowes12/07/2017
From the road junction at 315195. A good path to the summit which leads from the north side of the bridge. Headed for High Rigg with GB. Good breeze in hot conditions.bolton12/07/2017
Half day circuit of High Rigg returning via valleyBheinn14/06/2017
With Bryher and Jenx, up from the chapel and along ridge inc Wren Crag and back along river path visiting cafe on the way.nordicstar18/05/2017
With Jo, from A595 (Bridge End): Wren Crag (two tops) then High Rigg South East Top, HR South Top and HR (Naddle Fell). Weather; sunny, warm, good visibility, becoming hazy later in day.amblerbob11/05/2017
From NY315194: a circuit of Wren Crag, High Rigg SE Top, High Rigg [High Rigg South Top], High Rigg [Naddle Fell] and Low Rigg.summitsup07/04/2017
North to South run along the ridge and tops from Dale Bottom to Fisher Place bus stops.Eddie12/10/2016
From stile on main road at Legburthwaitetrimarc224/09/2016
Castle Rock still standing.ngthack31/08/2016
With Clare, Eire, Evan, Sail, Danu, Coel & Alfie.Dangerous Dave15/08/2016
High Rigg circuit from PortinscaleAjm031012/05/2016
Wren Crag, two High Rigg tops, Naddle Fell and Low Rigg from car park at Legburthwaite on the B5322 over all the tops then back on the level fp on the eastern side. Great walk.clivevilla13/03/2016
Smaithwaite Bridge - Wren Crag - SE Top - Birkett Top - Wainwright Top - Low Rigg - Naddle BridgeJMDobb12/03/2016
From the church visiting all four summits here.JohnStoneham12/02/2016
A591 - Wren Crag - High Rigg South Top - High Rigg Naddle Fell - A591Blue The Dog25/10/2015
Parked at St John church.Jacqdaw18/08/2015
straight up and down from stile on A591Havenchris07/08/2015
GoskaMountain Goat04/07/2015
Veryhappybunny26/06/2015
From Thirlmere adrianturner04/04/2015
From Thirlmere Lakesgirl04/04/2015
Raven Crag, Castle Crag, The Benn, Low Rigg, High Rigg (all 3) Wren Crag, Great Howijpowell26/03/2015
Fine Spring day-Wren Crag(inexplicably missed last time up here)-Castle Crag-The Benn(grand viewpoint)-Raven Crag(revisit for me first time for Oscar)-Great How.With Oscar.catman25/03/2015
With Catman.oscarrosie25/03/2015
Off-road parking to S at crossroads. Steeply up to Wren Crag then continued to High Rigg SE top. Very popular walk today, nice weather. Good views of Castle Rock - still hasn't fallen down!Aye Jimmy25/03/2015
Steep but short pull up to the top. Lots of people about.Si's 2nd round30/12/2014
From Legburthwaite, up and down.rhalstead29/12/2014
From south. Fighter jets & stuck sheep!AJones20/11/2014
With: hb; Climbed as a circular walk from carpark by picnic area to S. Covered SE top then High Rigg Birkett top and northern summit. Descended N then returning along path below E side of the fell.Ian Baines07/11/2014
With: ib; Helen Baines07/11/2014
Wren Crag, High Rigg SE Top, High Rigg, High Rigg, Low Rigg, Calfhow Pike, Great Dodd, Watson's Dodd, Stybarrow Doddkeithouk14/09/2014
From Smaithwaite Bridge end, over 4 High Rigg tops then back along path through St John's Vale, with Alexander. Late afternoon, moon up to South by end.agentmancuso04/08/2014
Parked opp Bridge End Fm on the side of A591, then up to Wren Crag, High Rigg SE Top, High Rigg (Birkett), High Rigg (Naddle Fell), Low Rigg and on past Tewet Tarn returning via footpath/bridleway/footpath down St Johns in the Vale.Chipstertrain11/07/2014
From rough ground beside the A591 near St John's Beck (NY 31584 19465) - Wren Crag - High Rigg (Birkett) - High Rigg [Naddle Fell] - High Rigg SE Top.david23020114/05/2014
Lovely evening lightCaralynR18/04/2014
Legburthwaite Castle Rock Stanah Gill Fisherplace Gill Brown Crag Whiteside Raise Stybarrow Dodd Watson's Dodd Great Dodd Little Dodd Calfhow Crag Clough Head Threlkeld Knotts Wanthwaite Bridge High Rigg Wren Crag LegburthwaiteAndy Hirst27/02/2014
Own, very wetdads05/01/2014
SRFrank29/12/2013
Legburthwaite CP > High Rigg [Naddle Fell] > High Rigg (Birkett) > High Rigg SE Top > WREN CRAG Grassy summit highest point a small chunk of exposed rock > Legburthwaite CPTony Hartry II30/11/2013
KeithByTheC11/11/2013
Done solo en route to High Rigg. Good sunny Autumn day. Repeated on return journeyAimless Rambler25/09/2013
Over High Rigg from St Johnsmcbiydw222/08/2013
Up from St Johns over High Riggvjw22/08/2013
Mossy outcrop. RHW13/04/2013
With Damian, Eire, Evan, Sail, Danu, Coel & Alfie.Dangerous Dave02/04/2013
On route to High Riggjohnjennison01/04/2013
Part of a long 9 hour walk taking in High Rigg, Stybarrow Dodd, Hart Side, Watson's Dodd, Great Dodd and Clough Headastokes04/03/2013
Birketts 2nd roundDave Geere12/12/2012
From Legburthwaite CPAnduril01/10/2012
A591 nr Legburthwaite - Wren Crag –High Rigg – High Rigg (Naddle Fell) (Wainwright top) then return via path in St Johns in the Valebenarbia_829/04/2012
Solo, in showers: Shoulthwaite - High Rigg - High Rigg (Birkett) - High Rigg S Top (Clement) - Wren Crag - Castle Rock - Great How - Raven Crag - Castle Crag - Fisher Crag - Wythburn Fells - Wythburn.Mark Jackson10/04/2012
Climbed with Joy and Isaac from Legburthwaitedaveapotter20/03/2012
Climbed as part of Naddle Fell round with Tony Rogerschriswatson18/02/2012
Wren Crag - High Rigg - High Rigg [Naddle Fell]ronaldo33319/11/2011
Richard Tait15/11/2011
Backpacking across Lakes with Jo, Dave and Joe day 2; Honister bothy - Honister - Stonethwaite - Dock Tarn - Watendlath - High Tove - Armboth Fell - Thirlmere - dam - bivvy site north of High Rigg. Absolutely knackered by the end of the dayMark Jackson13/06/2011
Clough Head - Calfhow Pike - Little Dodd - Great Dodd - Watson's Dodd - Stybarrow Dodd - Wren Crag - High Rigg (b) - High Riggronaldo33320/03/2011
With Alfie, Coel, Danu, Sail, Evan & Eire.Dangerous Dave24/02/2011
Paul, clare,Mike, Nick, LorinDuncanH14/11/2010
With Jo, circular walk from St John’s Beck, High Rigg, Naddle Fell, Mart Crag, Wren Crag, returning by path via Low Bridge End Farm. Weather; overcast with occasional sunny intervals, cool breeze, good visibility.amblerbob26/09/2010
Direct ascent from Legburthwaite en route to High Rigg.knarf11/09/2010
With Walkerdads10/07/2010
With Eire, Evan, Sail & Danu.Dangerous Dave29/03/2010
AW AJW CR & CR.Vin03/08/2009
From the main road. Heathery grass top with a couple of rocksmick26/05/2009
Birketts CLF walk C/DOD1, Legburthwaite CP > WREN CRAG unmarked grassy summit with a lump of exposed rock > High Rigg (South top) > High Rigg > St John Church > Low Bridge End Farm > Legburthwaite CPTony Hartry18/11/2008
first part of the climb up to high riggrobert30/08/2008
straight up from a road - obvious pathgigglejon12/06/2008
With Barnie, Eire, Sail & Evan.Dangerous Dave26/03/2008
Start from the car park Grid 318195, route up to Low Rigg.smocks and denims12/01/2008
First timedads01/05/2007
walk-naddle fellbabsjess16/11/2006
W Jenx, from camp at Bridge End Frm to south, over the long ridge to top, then down East side and back via tea stop at Low Bridge End Farmnordicstar03/06/2006
With Jo, linear walk from Smaithwaite Bridge to Keswick: Wren Crag, Mart Crag, High Rigg, Naddle Fell, Low Rigg, railway path. Weather; generally high intermittent cloud with sunny intervals, warm breeze, very good visibility.amblerbob18/04/2006
On way up to a circuit over High and Low Rigg. New caches just put out.Walker Dan14/01/2006
With Oliver, Barnie, Clare & Eire. I carried Evan.Dangerous Dave12/06/2004
With Anna after visiting High Rigg.citygent08/12/2003
As a traverse to the main Wainwright.Jhimmy29/06/2002
W. Pete Hemmings & Rob Small- east to west crossing of boggy tops between Borrowdale & Thirlmere and back along High Rigg tops.Chris Pearson23/05/1999
K From Thirlmere YH heading to High Riggcrazy12/06/1997
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