Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge up Stony Cove Pike: route map, distance and time
764 m · Cumbria
Stony Cove Pike is the 764m summit of Caudale Moor, a broad stony plateau east of the Kirkstone Pass and a Wainwright, Hewitt and Marilyn.
Climb over St Raven's Edge, then follow the wall across the stony plateau to the summit cairn.
Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge at a glance
| Distance | 3.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 601 m |
| Time up | 1h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Kirkstone Pass Inn |
| Start grid reference | NY 403 118 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 417 100 |
Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 0m |
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 07:48, sunset 18:04. Start by 14:39 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:37 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Stony Cove Pike summit weather for this route
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About Stony Cove Pike
Stony Cove Pike is the 764m summit of Caudale Moor, a broad stony plateau east of the Kirkstone Pass and a Wainwright, Hewitt and Marilyn. More about Stony Cove Pike, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Thornthwaite Crag (784 m), 1.4 km east
- Hartsop Dodd (619 m), 2 km north
- Gray Crag (698 m), 2 km north-east
- Middle Dodd (654 m), 2.1 km west
- Froswick (720 m), 2.3 km south-east
- Red Screes (779 m), 2.5 km south-west
Challenges that include Stony Cove Pike
Other routes up Stony Cove Pike
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsop via Threshthwaite Mouth | 3.3 km one way | 610 m | 1h 40m | Hard |
| Kirkstone via St Raven's Edge walking paths | 3.3 km one way | 340 m | 1h 15m | Hard |
| Hartsop via Gray Crag and Thornthwaite | 6.2 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 403 118, the summit at NY 417 100), 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.
Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge: questions and answers
How far is Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge?
Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge is 3.6 km one way to the summit of Stony Cove Pike, with 601 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.2 km.
How long does Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge take?
About 1h 45m to the summit of Stony Cove Pike and 2h 25m 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 3h 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge?
Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge starts from Kirkstone Pass Inn. The grid reference is NY 403 118.
Is Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge 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 Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge today?
By 14:39 at the latest. Sunset on Stony Cove Pike today is 18:04, Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge takes about 2h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Kirkstone Pass via St Raven's Edge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).