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Stone Arthur Summit
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Lakes
Stone Arthur Summit
Stone Arthur Summit
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 129 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park
Also referred to as Arthur’s Chair, Stone Arthur is a rocky tor, clearly visible to the northeast of Grasmere village. Technically an outcrop on Great Rigg’s southwestern arm, it was, nonetheless, granted Wainwright status by the legendary hill walker, so its craggy top sees plenty of visitors.
Stone Arthur is an outlier of the main Fairfield Horseshoe but it can be incorporated into an alternative loop, starting from the A591 and taking in Great Rigg, Fairfield and Seat Sandal via Grisedale Tarn, an excellent adventure. Grasmere and Rydal have a range of accommodation options near to most starting points.
The exact summit can be difficult to pick out among the outcrops but the scenery more than makes up for that. It’s hemmed in by larger fells to the east, but to the west the views into the mountainous heart of Lakeland are majestic, with Easedale Tarn in the foreground and the Scafells rising imperiously beyond.
Tips
With a beautiful view of Grasmere. Better to hike Stone Arthur from the top, the climb from the bottom is a bit difficult. Better take the lateral path and then back.
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•August 29, 2017
I added Stone Arthur to the traditional Fairfield Horseshoe by traversing between Heron Pike and Stone Arthur around the 520 m contour line. I filled up on water from the stream between which was very useful.
April 28, 2021
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