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Arthur's Pike
533m (1749ft)

The Far Eastern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Arthur's Pike as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 157)

Walk Arthur's Pike walking UK Mountains in The Far Eastern Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

Arthur's Pike Summit

Photo: Matt Delemare

You can find Arthur's Pike & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

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See Arthur's Pike and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Arthur's Pike and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Arthur's Pike by using either of these 2 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c283 Arthur's Pike and Loadpot Hill from Howtown

One of the best views in the Lake District

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:1,994ft (608m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c112 Bonscale Pike and Wether Hill from Howtown

A big 'bag' full of Wainwrights

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 11.25ml (18km)
Ascent:2,736ft (834m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Arthur's Pike Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Arthur's Pike

John Ramsbottom walked up 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 climbed 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 bagged 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 hiked Arthur's Pike on July 26th, 2023 [with] Solo

Simon Myerscough summited 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 conquered Arthur's Pike on November 27th, 2021 [with] On my own

Tim Winn scaled Arthur's Pike on March 24th, 2023 [from/via/route] Martindale chur h [with] Barry, Paul, Roger, Andy and Dave [weather] Sunny

Martin Hartshorne walked up Arthur's Pike on February 9th, 2023 [with] finley [weather] Blue skies & clouds clear on the top, freezing wind

Christine Shepherd climbed Arthur's Pike on March 19th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Howtown using walk c112 [with] My friend Jenny [weather] Mixed, sunny at first but overcast later. - 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 bagged Arthur's Pike on January 28th, 2023 [from/via/route] With Jph

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Arthur's Pike

Ullswater from Whinney Crag near Arthur's Pike

Ullswater from Whinney Crag near Arthur's Pike

Photo: Matt Delemare (15)

Ullswater from Whinney Crag near Arthur's Pike

Ullswater from Whinney Crag near Arthur's Pike

Photo: Matt Delemare (16)

Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell) with Arthur's Pike and Bonscale Pike beyond

Ullswater from Yew Crag (Gowbarrow Fell) with Arthur's Pike and Bonscale Pike beyond

Photo: Jamie Magee (10)

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 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

Photo: David Baines (18)

Arthur's Pike summit cairn

Arthur's Pike summit cairn

Photo: Matt Delemare (18)


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