Lake District
Stone Pike
322M
1056FT
About Stone Pike
Rising above the marshy plateaus near Devoke Water, this modest Birkett offers a tranquil alternative to the crowded higher fells. The terrain is a mix of heather and outcropping rock, typical of the Birker Fell area. Its position provides an expansive perspective over the West Cumbrian coastline and the distant, jagged Scafell massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
734th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Western Fells
Prominence
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1m
Nearest Town
Ponsonby
Geology
Stone Pike is built from ancient lava, compressed volcanic ash, and gritty sandstone. You’ll also encounter rugged rock made of cemented stone fragments.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY078078
Latitude
54.4575°N
Longitude
3.4236°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a straightforward descriptor where 'pike' refers to a pointed hill or summit; here, it specifically highlights the rocky nature of the top compared to the surrounding peat bogs of the Devoke Water basin.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a circuit of the 'Devoke Water Seven,' a collection of small Birkett summits—including Rough Crag and Seat How—that ring the Lake District's largest high-altitude tarn.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a striking contrast in views, looking west toward the West Cumbrian coast and the Irish Sea, and northeast to the high, dark silhouettes of Scafell Pike and Bowfell.
- •The fell is located within the South-Western Marches of the Lake District, an area often bypassed by visitors heading for Wasdale, which ensures the paths here remain blissfully quiet even in midsummer.
- •It is the kind of summit where you are more likely to encounter a stray Herdwick sheep than another hiker, making it a perfect retreat for those who find the region's higher peaks a little too sociable.