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'''Walla Crag''' is a medium-sized fell with a plateau overlooking the expanse of [[Derwentwater]] and [[Keswick]] below its semi-lofty heights of 379 meters (1,243 feet). From the sweeping curves of the shoreline, from Keswick through to [[Calfclose Bay]], the facade below the crag is that of the [[Great Wood]], a sprawling mass of predominantly coniferous and, to a lesser extent, deciduous trees. Depending on from which angle one perceives Walla Crag, the rock protuberances become more apparent the further the eye is cast towards the summit. To the casual viewer, some trees seem to defy their very existence by growing out of nothing but sheer rock, or at least giving that appearance; balancing precariously, and teetering on the side of the crag face, flouting the laws of gravity. But, the world in which we live often throws us a curveball, and nature has a way of surprising us time and time again.
Walla Crag is not the loftiest of fells, but it certainly packs a punch, even though it is not a technical climb by any stretch of the imagination. There is, of course, more than one way to reach the summit. From Keswick, a stroll along the waterfront path up to Calfclose Bay is the warm-up to the main event. The choice of paths is limited, but it can be approached from the north-
Whichever side you ascend from, the plateau edge becomes more apparent from the trees and vegetation that seem to grow in abundance here, a drystone wall separating this from the largely empty expanse of [[Low Moss]] and [[Bleaberry Fell]]. The treeless landscape of Low Moss looks barren in comparison, yet still beautiful in its own, subtle way. From the wall, a clearly defined path follows a well-trodden route to the summit, with several viewpoints to entice you along the way. With a few twists and turns, the open scenes across Derwentwater and beyond are plentiful and will not disappoint.
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