Lake District
Stonesty Pike
765M
2510FT
About Stonesty Pike
Positioned on the high-level traverse between Red Pike and Pillar, this stony outpost offers a quieter perspective on the Mosedale Horseshoe. While often overshadowed by its more famous neighbours, its elevation provides a dramatic, uncrowded vantage point over the rugged crags and deep glacial valleys of the Southern Fells.
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 originates from the Old Norse 'steinn' (stone) and 'stíg' (path or narrow way), describing a stony ascent or track—a fitting description for the craggy terrain underfoot.
- •Bill Birkett included this summit in his 1994 survey of the Lakeland fells, identifying it as a distinct high point on the ridge that many other guidebooks simply treat as an extension of Red Pike.
- •The summit yields an impressive, close-up view of the great North Face of Pillar and the dark, scree-covered depths of Mosedale, with the massive profile of Scafell Pike visible across the valley to the southeast.
- •Most walkers encounter the peak as part of the classic Mosedale Horseshoe, using it as a high-level transition point on the airy ridge between Wasdale Head and the Scoat Fell plateau.
- •It is the sort of summit frequently bagged by accident by walkers who simply believe they are still navigating the broad, rocky shoulder of Red Pike.