Lake District
Stangs
474M
1555FT
About Stangs
Overlooking the reaches of Ullswater from the Eastern Fells, this rugged outlier provides a quieter perspective on the Patterdale valley than its higher neighbours. Characterised by heather-clad slopes and rocky outcrops, it offers a fine vantage point to survey the Glencoyne valley and the steep eastern face of Sheffield Pike.
Key Statistics
Rank
472nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Eastern Fells
Prominence
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17m
Nearest Town
Ambleside
Geology
The ground here consists of volcanic ash and shattered rock fragments. These materials were blasted from volcanoes and rearranged by natural forces to form the landscape beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY381113
Latitude
54.4937°N
Longitude
2.9559°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Stangs' likely derives from the Old Norse 'stǫng', meaning a pole or stake, often used to denote a boundary marker or a place where timber was harvested in the nearby valleys.
- •Though often overlooked in favour of the higher fells, it is listed as a Synge, a classification by Tim Synge that identifies distinct Lakeland tops with at least 50 feet of prominence.
- •The hill sits directly above the historic lead mining settlements of Glencoyne and Seldom Seen; an ascent from this side follows the old miners' tracks that once hummed with industrial activity.
- •The summit offers a perfectly framed view northeast across Ullswater toward the wooded slopes of Gowbarrow Fell and the distinctive profile of Hallin Fell.
- •Its modest elevation and lack of Wainwright status act as a natural filter, ensuring that while the masses are queuing at nearby summits, you are left to enjoy the Patterdale panorama in relative silence.