The Top 17 Peaks around Stainton
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Stainton is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 17
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Stainton for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Stainton for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Arnside Knott
Highlight • Summit
Arnisde Knott is one of the crowning jewels of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Natural Beauty. Interestingly, at 522 feet (159 m) it is the lowest of all the …
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The Mushroom on Scout Scar
Highlight • Summit
The Mushroom marks the summit Wainwright chose for Scout Scar in his guidebook to the Outlying Fells of Lakeland. In fact, the true summit of Scout Scar is a short …
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Whitbarrow Lord's Seat Cairn
Highlight • Natural Monument
The inscription on the stone in the cairn reads:
This Reserve
Commemorates
CANON G.A.K. HERVEY
1893-1967
Founder of the
Lake District Naturalists' Trust
Though the site area is now under a Special Scientific Interest tag as a Nature Reserve.
This Reserve
Commemorates
CANON G.A.K. HERVEY
1893-1967
Founder of the
Lake District Naturalists' Trust
Though the site area is now under a Special Scientific Interest tag as a Nature Reserve.
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The Helm Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Helm may be diminutive by Lakeland standards, rising to a modest 607 feet (185 m), but what it lacks in height it makes up for with character. This flat-topped …
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Cunswick Scar summit cairn
Highlight • Natural Monument
Cunswick Scar is a 679-foot (207 m) fell in the south eastern Lake District, close to Kendal. Wainwright described the walk from the town over Cuswick Scar and neighbouring Scout …
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Whitbarrow Scar
Highlight • Natural Monument
A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve, Whitbarrow Scar is a stunning hill known for its incredible limestone. Its grassy slopes are covered in woodland and …
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Farleton Fell Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Excellent views from up here!
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Hutton Roof Crags Summit
Highlight • Summit
Hutton Roof Crags 274.3m P175 (900ft) (DoBIH Hill ID: 2682) [JNSA 14601]
County of Westmorland Definitive List
County of Westmorland Definitive List
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The Helm Iron Age Fort
Highlight • Viewpoint
Those big lumps you're running over? Did you know that the summit of the Helm is home to an Iron Age fort?
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1008263?section=official-list-entry
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1008263?section=official-list-entry
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Lambrigg Fell
Highlight • Summit
Can be challenging conditions. Sometimes a good route to follow sometimes difficult to navigate on the. GB. But still amazing. Great views up here. A little boggy as I descended from the Fell twds the sheep pens.
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Benson Knott West Top Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
Benson Knott West Top 317m P12.6 (1040ft) [Minor Prominence]
(Hill ID: 510999) [JNSA s9011]
County of Westmorland Definitive List summit.
County of Westmorland Trig Pillar.
(Hill ID: 510999) [JNSA s9011]
County of Westmorland Definitive List summit.
County of Westmorland Trig Pillar.
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