Grasmere via Greenhead Gill up Stone Arthur: route map, distance and time
504 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY347092
Stone Arthur is a rocky outcrop on a spur of Great Rigg above Grasmere, and its path gives a steep, direct way onto the Fairfield Horseshoe.
A lane leads to Greenhead Gill, then a steep pitched path climbs the spur to the summit outcrop.
Grasmere via Greenhead Gill at a glance
| Distance | 3.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 456 m |
| Time up | 1h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Grasmere village |
| Start grid reference | NY 336 075 |
| Summit grid reference | NY347092 |
Grasmere via Greenhead Gill map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- 1769 Bar & Restaurant0.1 km
- Tweedies Bar0.2 km
- The Distiller’s Arms0.2 km
- Baldry's0.0 km
- Freda And Ray Cafe0.0 km
- Harleys Bistro Cafe Bar0.0 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Public toilets0.7 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Grasmere via Greenhead Gill takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 50m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:46, sunset 18:07. Start by 14:52 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:50 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stone Arthur summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Stone Arthur right now. The main Stone Arthur page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Stone Arthur forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Stone Arthur
Stone Arthur is a rocky outcrop on a spur of Great Rigg above Grasmere, and its path gives a steep, direct way onto the Fairfield Horseshoe. More about Stone Arthur, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Heron Pike North Top (621 m), 1.1 km south-east
- Heron Pike (612 m), 1.3 km south-east
- Great Rigg (766 m), 1.4 km north-east
- Nab Scar (450 m), 2.1 km south
- Helm Crag (405 m), 2.1 km west
- Seat Sandal (737 m), 2.3 km north
Challenges that include Stone Arthur
More walks from Grasmere village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Grasmere via Easedale Tarn up Blea Rigg
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- Grasmere via Far Easedale up Calf Crag
- Grasmere via Stone Arthur up Fairfield
- Grasmere over Helm Crag up Gibson Knott
- Grasmere via Stone Arthur up Great Rigg
- Grasmere via Easedale Road up Helm Crag
- Grasmere via Alcock Tarn up Heron Pike
- Grasmere via Easedale Tarn up High Raise
- Grasmere via Easedale Tarn up Sergeant Man
- Greenburn horseshoe from Grasmere up Steel Fell
- Grasmere via Easedale Tarn up Tarn Crag
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 336 075, the summit at NY347092), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Grasmere via Greenhead Gill: questions and answers
How far is Grasmere via Greenhead Gill?
Grasmere via Greenhead Gill is 3.8 km one way to the summit of Stone Arthur, with 456 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.6 km.
How long does Grasmere via Greenhead Gill take?
About 1h 30m to the summit of Stone Arthur and 2h 15m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 2h 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Grasmere via Greenhead Gill?
Grasmere via Greenhead Gill starts from Grasmere village. The grid reference is NY 336 075.
Is Grasmere via Greenhead Gill suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Grasmere via Greenhead Gill today?
By 14:52 at the latest. Sunset on Stone Arthur today is 18:07, Grasmere via Greenhead Gill takes about 2h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Grasmere via Greenhead Gill?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).