Raven Crag Walk
This popular walk climbs to Raven Crag above Thirlmere Reservoir in the Lake District.
The walk starts from the Dam triangle car park at the northern end of Thirlmere. From here head north and then west to pick up the waymarked footpath to the summit. You will climb along a steep path through woodland before turning south to the 461 metre high summit of Raven Crag. From here you can enjoy wonderful views down to the lake and across to the surrounding Lakeland Fells.
To continue your walking around Thirlmere you could head to the other side of the lake and try the popular climb to Helvellyn. Just to the south of the crag there's an easy climb to Harrop Tarn along the Dob Gill. There's a car park here and a pretty waterfall to see before you reach the picturesque little tarn.
Raven Crag Ordnance Survey Map 
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Raven Crag Open Street Map 
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Raven Crag OS Map 
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Raven Crag Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
On the other side of the lake there's The King's Head for some post walk refreshments. The former seventeenth century coaching inn is situated in a fantastic spot next to the lake at the foot of Helvellyn. They serve good quality dishes which you can enjoy from the garden with a wonderful view of the surrounding fells.
There's also a Lakeland Produce Store offering a wide range of local food, drinks and gifts from the finest Cumbrian producers. They provide rooms too, if you would like to stay in the area. You can find them at postcode CA12 4TN. The inn is dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
On the eastern side of the lake you can try the popular climb to Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in England at 950m (3,120 ft) .
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Car park near Thirlmere Dam
From The Benn. Subsidiary tops of Raven Crag include The Benn (also known as Benn Man, 1,463 feet (446 m)) and Castle Crag (1,381 feet (421 m)), the site of an Iron Age settlement.
On Raven Crag. On the top looking towards Skiddaw through the trees.
On the summit.
A view up to the crag from the small pebble beach at the north end of Thirlmere.
Forestry, Thirlmere. The ridge has been extensively planted with conifers as part of the Thirlmere Forest, the face of Raven Crag appearing as a lone oasis of naked rock amid the trees.
Shoulthwaite Gill. Descending the steep fellside near Castle Crag. The crag is bordered to the west by the long valley of Shoulthwaite Gill, which is a tributary of the River Greta.
Above Mere Gill at Castle Crag. Looking over the valley towards Great Dodd. This is just to the west of Raven Crag.