Lake District
Stonesty Pike
765M
2509FT
About Stonesty Pike
Sitting on the high, rocky plateau south of Crinkle Crags’ main summits, this rugged Birkett offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busy ridge. It commands an exceptional perspective over the wilderness of Upper Eskdale, with the Scafell massif appearing as a massive wall of dark crags directly to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
96th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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2m
Nearest Town
Ulpha
Geology
The ground here is built from ancient lava flows and compressed volcanic ash. These layers were forged during a time of intense volcanic activity.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY249041
Latitude
54.4270°N
Longitude
3.1585°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old Norse 'steinn' (stone) and 'stígr' (path or way), suggesting a stony ascent or ladder-like path through the crags.
- •Bill Birkett included this 765m top in his 'Complete Lakeland Fells' as a distinct summit, noting its position on the expansive, undulating ground between the main Crinkle ridge and the descent toward Little Stand.
- •The summit offers a specific, superior view of the Duddon Valley as it snakes south toward Ulpha, framed by the distinctive silhouettes of Harter Fell and Hard Knott.
- •Navigation here is notoriously trickier than on the main ridge; the area between Stonesty Pike and the fifth 'Crinkle' is a labyrinth of peat hags and small rocky outcrops that can be disorienting in low cloud.
- •While the neighbouring Crinkle Crags attract heavy foot traffic, Stonesty Pike remains largely anonymous; it is the kind of place where you are more likely to encounter a confused Herdwick sheep than another human being.