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Heron Pike – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Lakes

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Heron Pike – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Lakes

Moderate

4.7

(44)

395

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Heron Pike – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Lakes

04:55

13.6km

780m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

High Wood

Forest

1.53 km

View of Grasmere from the Coffin Route

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stop here for a stunning view across the lake. You might miss it if you're doing the walk clockwise.

Tip by

3.06 km

View from Nab Scar

Highlight • Viewpoint

On clear days you have a cracking views overlooking Rydal and Rydal Cave.

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3.07 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Lake

Take a rest and look at the majestic view

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3.49 km

View from Nab Scar of Grasmere and Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point marks the Wainwright summit of the fell - Nab Scar. You'll find a large cairn on the top, along with excellent views down to Grasmere and Rydal Water.

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4.67 km

View from Heron Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

windy at times..watch your step as the gusts of wind can blow you off your feet

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4.83 km

Heron Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heron Pike is a fell in the Eastern Wainwrights. It's commonly hiked as part of the Fairfield Horseshoe. It can be reached using either Grasmere or Rydal as a starting point.

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5.23 km

Rydal Fell

Peak

7.05 km

Great Rigg summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great Rigg is a muscular, 2,513-foot (766 m) summit that forms one of the central fells on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe circuit above Ambleside. Keeping in character with Fairfield's western …

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8.55 km

Stone Arthur Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views achieved quickly - very direct walk.

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12.7 km

Lady Wood

Forest

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

3.75 km

1.36 km

635 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

2.29 km

1.95 km

1.62 km

327 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

12°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Heron Pike – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Lakes

View of Grasmere from the Coffin Route

View from Nab Scar

View of Rydal Water

View from Nab Scar of Grasmere and Rydal Water

View from Heron Pike

Heron Pike

Great Rigg summit

Stone Arthur Summit

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