Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
A small jaunt from a convenient location just off the A591. Stone Arthur is effectively
a subsidiary extenstion of Great Rigg (part of the Fairfield Horseshoe). A very
pleasant fell top with rewarding views for very little effort to get there
From the A591 towards Keswick turn right at the Swan Hotel and follow the road round
from the Pub car park where there is space for several cars to park freely. The walk
starts via the footpath sign posted for Greenhead Gill and Alcock Tarn
Starting off on the footpath
After a short distance a signpost clearly marked for Stone Arthur prompts you
to turn left onto a stony track
The track is stone pitched to assist with its steepness and navigates through
a dense area of bracken
The path looks overgrown but is quite easy to follow
Further up at the gap in the wall turn sharp right
The path climbs yet more steeply for a short distance
Looking back to Grasmere from the path
Looking across the A591 to Helm Crag
The path levels off and then drops down to cross an unamed Gill. Take the path
seen going off to the right
Following the path round to the right
Looking towards Langdale
The peace and tranquility is broken momentarily by the Eurofighter (Typhoon)
on low level manoeuvers
A pause from the climb to take in the views
Looking towards Heron Pike from the path
At this junction take the path on the right to head towards the summit
The summit of Stone Arthur veers round to the left. Don`t be confused by the higher
ground on the right which is the connecting ridge to Great Rigg
Sue and Ste on the summit of Stone Arthur with the massive bulk of the
Coniston fells in the background
Sue and I on the summit. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards Rydal Water
A perfect spot for lunch
Looking towards Alcock Tarn
Close up on Rydal Water
The Lion and the Lamb (Helm Crag)
