Arthur's Pike
533m (1749ft)
The Far Eastern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.5ml (13.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,994ft (608m) |
| Time: | 5 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Howtown - Lock Bank - White Knott - Barton Fell - Whinny Crag - Arthur's Pike - Loadpot Hill - Bonscale Pike - Swarthbeck Gill - Howtown
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 11.25ml (18km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,736ft (834m) |
| Time: | 6.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
St Peter's Church (Martindale) - Howtown - Swarthbeck Gill - White Knott - Barton Fell - Whinny Crag - Arthur's Pike - Swarth Beck - Bonscale Tower - Bonscale Pike - Loadpot Hill - Wether Hill - Wether Hill (South Top) - Keasgill Head - Steel Knotts (Pikeawassa) - Steel End - St Peter's Church (Martindale) - Howtown
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Arthur's Pike
James Hughes walked up Arthur's Pike on September 17th, 2024 [from/via/route] c112 Bonscale Pike & Wether Hill from Howtown [weather] Overcast with sunny spells. Blustery on tops at times. Cool on tops, but good walking temperature. - Road closed to Howtown so started walk other side of Barton Fell lengthening walk. Gentle climbs with bleak landscape over High Street Range. Good views of Ullswater. Long walk back from Steel End descent. Wainwright sitting stone overlooking Ullswater.
Geoff Hand climbed Arthur's Pike on June 25th, 2024 [from/via/route] Walk C112 From Howtown, Arthur's Pike, Bonscale Pike, Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill & Steel Knotts [with] Anthony Atkinson, running friend. [weather] A bit Misty, Warm & humid. - Nice drive through Pooley Bridge where I haven't been for a long time (actually built a new bridge!). Had a pint outside the Sun Inn on the way home.
Mr M A Blanchard bagged Arthur's Pike on April 19th, 2024 [from/via/route] With all the mutts apart from Ted [with] Florence, Millie and Woodie [weather] Cold, bright
John Ramsbottom hiked Arthur's Pike on January 28th, 2024 [from/via/route] St Peters Church Howton [with] Lola [weather] Windy, but mild for time of year - No pub this time . Being good. Over night camp on Barton fell
Val Tunnah summited Arthur's Pike on August 24th, 2023 [from/via/route] St Peters Church, Howtown, Bonscale Pike, Arthurs Pike, Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill [with] Noodle,Rory [weather] Fine, sunny with light breeze - Very steep ascent & descent
Andrew Thornton conquered Arthur's Pike on August 8th, 2023 [from/via/route] Howtown [with] Jenny [weather] Overcast - Very steep at first. Long finish. Drink at the Howtown pub.
Jon Floyd scaled Arthur's Pike on July 26th, 2023 [with] Solo
Simon Myerscough walked up Arthur's Pike on July 21st, 2023 [from/via/route] C112 - Martindale Church [with] Joanne [weather] Drizzle to start with then clouds diminished & sun came out - no sun cream!!
Steve Lucas climbed Arthur's Pike on November 27th, 2021 [with] On my own
Tim Winn bagged Arthur's Pike on March 24th, 2023 [from/via/route] Martindale chur h [with] Barry, Paul, Roger, Andy and Dave [weather] Sunny
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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Arthur's Pike
Ullswater and Dunmallard Hill (Dunmallet) (the tree covered hump on the right) from the path up to Arthur's Pike via Barton Fell from Park Foot
Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell) with Arthur's Pike and Bonscale Pike beyond
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