It is named after the large crevasse directly below its north ridge.
It lies at the end of the north ridge.
There are several technical rock climbing routes with the north ridge being the most popular.
There is another prominent cairn at the top of the north east ridge.
"We're heading towards the north ridge of the mountain," Bob said as they advanced.
At the same time, C Company attacked west along the north ridge.
"In addition to the main business of our meeting, I am delighted to report the wood pheasant are back on the north ridge."
Having already checked his other flank, Thornton found the north ridge clear.
At the end, a steep scramble leads up to a depression in the north ridge of the fell.
On the north ridge stands an incomplete fortress called, simply, the black castle.