Routes up
Hare Stones routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Langdon BeckModerate
This route takes you through the scenic moorlands and offers views of the surrounding hills, it is a moderate hike suitable for most walkers.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Middleton-in-TeesdaleModerate
This longer route approaches from the south and provides a more gradual ascent, it is a great option for those wanting a longer day out.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Langdon BeckGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, ideal for those looking to experience scrambling without technical climbing.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Hare Stones today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Hare Stones each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 627m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Hare Stones each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:44
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:49.
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About Hare Stones
Hare Stones is 627 m (2,057 ft) high with 16 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 236th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Drygill Head (0.4 km), High Pike (0.7 km) and Great Lingy Hill (0.7 km).
How high is Hare Stones?
Hare Stones is 627 metres high with 16 metres of prominence.
Where is Hare Stones?
Hare Stones is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Hare Stones?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Hare Stones, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Hare Stones today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Hare Stones?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
