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Stone Arthur routes: 1 way to the top
Grasmere via Greenhead GillHiking · 3.8 km one way · 456 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Grasmere villageModerate
A lane leads to Greenhead Gill, then a steep pitched path climbs the spur to the summit outcrop.
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From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stone Arthur each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 504m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stone Arthur each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:45
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:49.
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About Stone Arthur
Stone Arthur is less a separate hill than a crag on the south-west shoulder of Great Rigg, which rises 1.4 km north-east. From Grasmere the outcrop shows as a rocky crest on the skyline. It is a Wainwright and a Birkett, and Helm Crag lies 2.1 km west across the valley.
The path starts in Grasmere and climbs beside Greenhead Gill before turning up the spur. It is steep from the start, on a well-made path with pitched sections, and the summit rocks sit at the top of the steepest part. The route then continues at an easier angle up the ridge to Great Rigg and on to Fairfield.
The view from the top takes in Grasmere, the lake and the Helm Crag ridge. Many walkers use Stone Arthur as the start of a round over Great Rigg and Heron Pike back to Rydal or Grasmere.
Stone Arthur is 504 m (1,654 ft) high with 3 m of prominence. It is in Lake District E, England. OS grid reference NY347092. It is the 27th highest of the 39 summits Peakify lists in Lake District E. The nearest summits are Heron Pike (1.3 km), Heron Pike North Top (1.1 km) and Great Rigg (1.4 km).
How long is the climb to Stone Arthur?
The climb is short but steep, starting from Grasmere and following a pitched path up the spur. Allow for a stiff pull from the valley floor.
Can you walk from Stone Arthur to Fairfield?
Yes. The ridge continues to Great Rigg and then to Fairfield, and you can return over Heron Pike and Nab Scar.
Is Stone Arthur suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers. The path is clear and well made, though steep, and there is no scrambling.
How high is Stone Arthur?
Stone Arthur is 504 metres high with 3 metres of prominence.
Where is Stone Arthur?
Stone Arthur is listed in Lake District E, England.
Are there routes for Stone Arthur?
Peakify lists 1 route for Stone Arthur, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stone Arthur 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 Stone Arthur?
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.
