Bonscale Pike
524m (1720ft)
The Far Eastern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.5ml (12km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,283ft (696m) |
| Time: | 5.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Howtown - Steel Knotts (Pikeawassa) - Brownthwaite Crag - Keasgill Head - Wether Hill (South Top) - Wether Hill - Loadpot Hill - Bonscale Pike - Bonscale Tower - Swarthbeck Gill - Howtown
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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 Bonscale Pike
James Hughes walked up Bonscale 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 Bonscale 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 Bonscale 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 Bonscale 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
Andrew Thornton summited Bonscale Pike on August 8th, 2023 [from/via/route] Troutbeck [with] Jenny [weather] Overcast - Very steep at first. Long finish. Drink at the Howtown pub.
Jon Floyd conquered Bonscale Pike on July 26th, 2023 [weather] Clear day
Simon Myerscough scaled Bonscale 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 walked up Bonscale Pike on November 27th, 2021 [with] On my own
Tim Winn climbed Bonscale Pike on March 24th, 2023 [from/via/route] Martindale church [with] Barry, Paul and Roger [weather] Sunny
Martin Hartshorne bagged Bonscale Pike on February 9th, 2023 [with] finley [weather] Blue skies & clouds clear on the top, freezing wind
Christine Shepherd hiked Bonscale Pike on March 19th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Howtown using walk c112 [with] Jenny [weather] Changeable - Climbed again on a lovely day, 24.7.20 using the same route. I enjoy this route & it seemed a good one to do on a clear January day. 30.1.23
Ian Ashton summited Bonscale Pike on January 28th, 2023 [from/via/route] With Jph [with] Solo [weather] Snow
Neil Heywood conquered Bonscale Pike on July 9th, 2022 [from/via/route] Howtown [with] logan Heywood [weather] Mixed
Richard Marchant scaled Bonscale Pike on March 20th, 2022 [with] On my own
Adrian Howard walked up Bonscale Pike on November 19th, 2021 [from/via/route] From Roehead to Arthur's Pike, onto Bonscale Pike taking in Heughscar Hill on way back.
Paul Ward climbed Bonscale Pike on August 13th, 2021 [from/via/route] Started from Howtown Hotel Bonscale Pike, [with] Jamie [weather] Dry, overcast with strong winds on tops.
John Bryers bagged Bonscale Pike on May 11th, 2018 [from/via/route] Walked from St. Peter's church up front of Bonscale Pike, Arthur's Pike, Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill, High Raise, Kidsty Pike, Rampsgill Head, Rest Dodd & The Nab dropping back into Bannerdale & road back to church. [with] With Mya my faithful 12 year old Patterdale Terrier. [weather] Weather sunny to start, slight wind on ridges with light rain at times ending with some warm sunshine.
Simon Burgess hiked Bonscale Pike on November 28th, 2020 [from/via/route] Via Swarth Fell & then onwards to Arthur' s Pike [with] Solo [weather] Clear morning
Christina Lander summited Bonscale Pike on October 15th, 2020 [from/via/route] St Peter's Church, Martindale - Hallin Fell - Bonscale Pike - Arthur's Pike - Loadpot Hill - Wether Hill - St Martin's Church - St Peter's Church [with] Dick [weather] Mostly bright & sunny, clouded over at times - A bit of a drive from our cottage at High Ireby, & the journey was made longer by Pooley Bridge being closed
David Butterfield conquered Bonscale Pike on September 27th, 2020 [from/via/route] Helton Fell [weather] Sunny
Richard Marshall scaled Bonscale Pike on July 18th, 2020 [from/via/route] C112 [with] Bo and Steve Simcock [weather] Wet & misty at first. Sunny & bright later
Andrew Johnson walked up Bonscale Pike on December 3rd, 2019 [from/via/route] Howtown [with] Ted [weather] Blue skies
Paul Macey climbed Bonscale Pike on June 16th, 2019 [with] Luke Macey [weather] Windy light rain
Michael Nolan bagged Bonscale Pike on February 4th, 2019 [from/via/route] Howtown [with] Morag [weather] Wet
Phillip Bulley hiked Bonscale Pike on July 5th, 2017 [from/via/route] Via Melguards [with] Judith and Ruby. [weather] Cloudy. No visibility.
Beth Webster summited Bonscale Pike on May 29th, 2017 [with] Hannah phillips & Cocoa
Simon Boddy conquered Bonscale Pike on June 18th, 2017 [from/via/route] Helton common [with] My girlfriend [weather] Very warm & sunny
Chris Sheard scaled Bonscale Pike on June 20th, 2010 [from/via/route] Up from howtown with George. [with] With Georgen [weather] Lovely day. Stopped at Whinney crag for great views - Slight Nav error near end - relaxed too much
John Tippins walked up Bonscale Pike on April 13th, 2016 [from/via/route] Hartsop [with] Solo [weather] The day started sunny, but soon complete cloud cover, with outbreaks of sunshine. Not that windy on top, but occasionally chilly.
Elaine Evans climbed Bonscale Pike on February 17th, 2017 [from/via/route] Parked at Roehead, long slow ascent via Roman Road to summit of Loadpot Hill, returned via Bonscale Pike & Arthur's Pike. [with] Sue and Christine [weather] Initially damp & foggy, cleared as day progressed but remained overcast, occasional spot of rain but not cold. - Probably one of the more gentle uncomplicated walks in the lake district fells.
Mark Davidson bagged Bonscale Pike on February 4th, 2005 [with] Mike [weather] Bit grim - low cloud & rainy. It was February though!
Adrian Sherriff hiked Bonscale Pike on September 15th, 2016 [from/via/route] c112
Richard Fulcher summited Bonscale Pike on May 6th, 2016 [from/via/route] Howtown [with] Dave Jobling [weather] Beautiful. Blue skies, hazy, little wind, no rain - c112
Colin Egan conquered Bonscale Pike on April 23rd, 2016 [from/via/route] Ascent from Howtown [with] My wife Faith [weather] Cold but sunny, wind cold on top, actual temp 2 C but feels colder - Very small fell but tough ascent. No clear path towards top of flank made it harder
Anthony Scott scaled Bonscale Pike on April 21st, 2016 [from/via/route] Howtown [weather] Perfect! Blue skies & warm - Combination of walks c112/c134 & c283. Would not recommend doing clockwise as ascent up Bonscale very steep.
Dave Eyes walked up Bonscale Pike on May 2nd, 2015 [from/via/route] Walked from carpark just after Howtown [with] Christine Eyes, Kath and Kevin Horry [weather] Dull Day - low cloud
John Nicholson climbed Bonscale Pike on April 4th, 2016 [from/via/route] c112 - Bonscale Pike & Wether Hill from Howtown. See Arthurs Pike for full detail
Charlie Housley bagged Bonscale Pike on March 15th, 2016 [from/via/route] From Loadpot Hill along the ridge. [with] Daz, Candy and Roxy. [weather] Glorious.
Victoria Bates hiked Bonscale Pike on February 20th, 2016 [from/via/route] Howtown - directly up from mellguards :/ [with] Mark
Tony Rogerson summited Bonscale Pike on May 17th, 2009 [from/via/route] Howtown & Arthur's Pike [with] Maureen [weather] High cloud
Doug Martin conquered Bonscale Pike on March 12th, 2008 [with] Harry & Ros - Bob had to drop short of final hill. Walk back across Loadpot hill very hard on ankles. [weather] Good
David Fearn scaled Bonscale Pike on June 25th, 2015 [from/via/route] From the Howtown Hotel, using walk c112. [with] Alone [weather] Rain & Low Level Cloud. - Walked from Howtown Hotel, along low level path crossing Swarthbeck Gill at low level, ascended to the ridge via Arthurs Pike, went onto Bonscale Pike fantastic views of Ullswater, mist came down after reaching summit considered retracing my steps but went on. Continued to Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill & finally Steel Knotts. Descended to Howtown Hotel.
Les Wrightson walked up Bonscale Pike on June 13th, 2015 [from/via/route] HOWTOWN C112 [with] WORK MATES [weather] DRY - NICE WALK
Christine Knowles climbed Bonscale Pike on June 13th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Howtown via Hallin, Pikeawassa, Wether Hill, Loadpot & Arthur's Pike [with] Graham [weather] Cloudy
Craig Steeland bagged Bonscale Pike on April 20th, 2015 [from/via/route] From car park above Howtown [with] On my own [weather] Cool, dry & partly sunny - Went up directly which was a tough scramble on faint paths up a grassy hillside
David Noble hiked Bonscale Pike on March 31st, 2015 [from/via/route] Howtown [with] Jack [weather] 70mph plus winds, hail, rain, snow & some sunshine her & there what a day - Great views as you crest the hill to the summit of the Eastern fells
Nick Dobson summited Bonscale Pike on October 31st, 2014 [from/via/route] Hillcroft Pooley Bridge [with] Margaret & Ralph [weather] overcast
Simon Neilson-Clark conquered Bonscale Pike on October 11th, 2014 [from/via/route] Howton up Steel Wetherhill Loadspot Hill then this & Arthurs Pike [with] Mrs H [weather] Sunshine Great views - Just seen Alex at Uni when we drove up 2 hours to Howton The walk was in glorious sunshine with the high point being Loadspot Hill This one was down the shoulder from that & then on to Arthurs Pike Great views of Ullswater with all the sailing boats & stream ferries
Darren Wilson scaled Bonscale Pike on November 21st, 2009 [from/via/route] Askham, Heughscar Hill, Arthur's Pike, Bonscale Pike, Loadpot Hill [with] Crabs
Kevin Parnham walked up Bonscale Pike on September 19th, 2014 [from/via/route] Via Arthur's Pike [with] Jo [weather] cloudy & rather cool
Jill Dean climbed Bonscale Pike on March 29th, 2014 [with] Grez
Mark Cummins bagged Bonscale Pike on August 27th, 2010 [with] Sue, Tasha and Jess - Walk with Sue, Tasha & Jess. Very steep at start but worth the slog to the top of Bonscale Pike as the other three summits are achieved via an easy romp across the grassy ridge. Lovely day with a picnic at the top. Well earned pint of bitter when I got back to the caravan site.
John Almond hiked Bonscale Pike on August 4th, 2014 [from/via/route] go4awalk c112 - Bonscale Pike & Wether Hill from Howtown. Via Arthur's Pike [weather] lovely sunny evening
Keith Eastman summited Bonscale Pike on June 17th, 2014 [from/via/route] c112
Harry Meijer conquered Bonscale Pike on August 13th, 2014 [from/via/route] Howtown [with] Private Guided Walk The Lake District Walker
David Baines scaled Bonscale Pike on May 13th, 2009 [from/via/route] Park Foot Caravan Site [with] Alone [weather] Windy,sunny & showers
Clive Ward walked up Bonscale Pike on January 11th, 2014 [from/via/route] See Arthur's Pike
Chris Bramley has climbed Bonscale Pike [from/via/route] Arthurs pike [with] Daz Harry
Martin Hobson bagged Bonscale Pike on October 1st, 2013 [from/via/route] The Eastern Martindale Fells. (GR 436192)
Wayne Baxter hiked Bonscale Pike on June 24th, 2013 [from/via/route] Howtown, Arthur Pike, Bonscale Pike, Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill & Steel Knott Howtown [with] Sue [weather] Cloudy & sunny
Dale Verrall summited Bonscale Pike on September 13th, 2012 [from/via/route] Pooley Bridge to Patterdale [with] Amber [weather] Wet & windy
Iain Taylor conquered Bonscale Pike on January 20th, 2013 [from/via/route] Pooley Bridge NY 47879 23620
John Cave scaled Bonscale Pike on October 21st, 2012 [from/via/route] Walk c112 Bonscale Pike & Wether Hill from Howtown [with] Ann
Paul Carmichael walked up Bonscale Pike on June 29th, 2012 [with] solo [weather] overcast, windy
Stephen Littlewood climbed Bonscale Pike on June 10th, 2009 [from/via/route] from Howtown
Darren Mortimer bagged Bonscale Pike on November 27th, 2011 [from/via/route] Martindale [with] Dermot Palmer & Richard Johnson [weather] Sunny with galeforce winds
Stephen Byrne, Neil Smith, Patrick Rogozinski, Karen Lythgoe, Dale Sexton, David Hallam, Jane Wilkinson, Michael Austin, Melanie Dunn, David Kelley, Jenny Godfrey, David Kelley, David Watson, John Grimes, Jo Dixon, Louise Sandwith, David Shaw, John Walter, Louis Smith, Raymond Barnett, Wendy Haycock, Patricia Dilley, Gordon Lee, Simon Duerden, Jonathan Tobin, Steve Frank, Tracey Cowell, Paul Booth, Tracey Cordes, Linda Mckeogh, Darren Gallagher, Trevor Williams, Paul Henderson, John Cuthbert, Rob Barklamb, Patrick Buckland, Stephen Millington, Andy Nicholls, Jeanette Coward, Jacqui Smith, Ray O'hara, Libby Burns and John Southward have all walked, climbed & bagged Bonscale Pike.
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Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell) with Arthur's Pike and Bonscale Pike beyond
Waternook, Howtown and Ullswater with Bonscale Pike beyond from near Geordie's Crag
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