Walla Crag

Walla Crag is a fell in the Lake District near Keswick, overlooking Derwentwater. It stands as the terminal cliff on a ridge running north-west from Bleaberry Fell, with a steep drop of about 120 metres to the plateau below. The crag is heavily wooded with conifers almost to the top, and the trees continue down through Great Wood to the lake’s shore. One notable feature is Lady’s Rake, a major breach in the face. The southern boundary is formed by Cat Gill, a stream separating Walla Crag from Falcon Crag, a popular spot for climbers. The fell exposes andesite lavas from the Birker Fell Formation, with drift deposits covering the summit area. The top is marked by a large cairn, offering views of the islands in northern Derwentwater and the Vale of Keswick. On clear days, a line of sight extends down Borrowdale to the high fells. The summit sits a short distance back from the edge, with heather-clad slopes leading to Low Moss, a broad depression before rising again to Bleaberry Fell. Walla Crag can be reached via several routes from Keswick, including Brockle Beck, Great Wood, Cat Gill, or a path from Bleaberry Fell. The walk takes half a day or can be done in the evening. The fell’s height was once thought to be 1,234 feet but is now measured at 1,243 feet. The views from the top include the surrounding fells and the tranquil waters of Derwentwater below.