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.

• •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.