Lake District
Stoneside Hill
422M
1385FT
About Stoneside Hill
Overlooking the quiet expanse of Devoke Water, this modest Birkett offers a textured moorland walk away from the crowds of central Lakeland. Its grassy summit provides an exceptional, low-level perspective of the Scafell massif and the Irish Sea, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude near Ravenglass.
Key Statistics
Rank
557th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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28m
Nearest Town
Bootle
Geology
You are standing on the Birker Fell Andesite Formation. This landscape is made of ancient volcanic lava that cooled to form the solid rock beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SD145892
Latitude
54.2919°N
Longitude
3.3137°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely a straightforward description of the landscape, referring to the numerous glacial erratics and rocky ribs that break through the moorland turf on its eastern face.
- •Bill Birkett included this 422-metre summit in his definitive list of Lakeland fells, valuing the solitude found here compared to the more popular central peaks.
- •It is a key component of the 'Devoke Water Seven,' a circuit of smaller summits surrounding the largest high-level tarn in the Lake District.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed view of the Scafell massif to the north-east, with the long ridge of Slight Side appearing particularly prominent across Eskdale.
- •Despite the name suggesting a solid, rocky ascent, the 'stones' are often separated by mossy hollows that serve as a very effective test for the waterproof membranes of your boots.