Stony Cove Pike

Stony Cove Pike is a mountain summit in the Lake District reaching 763 meters (2,502 feet) above sea level. The fell displays rough grassland terrain with exposed stone on multiple ridges spreading from the peak.

The fell has been known by different names across Ordnance Survey maps, including Caudale Moor and John Bell's Banner, reflecting changes in British mapping practices. These varying designations show how geographical surveys and naming conventions evolved over time.

The fell holds meaning for walkers following the Wainwright guides, who developed their personal system of cataloging Lake District peaks to encourage fell walking as a recreational pursuit.

Multiple trail options lead to the summit from Hartsop, Troutbeck, or Kirkstone Pass, each offering different terrain and climbing grades. The Kirkstone Pass Inn route provides a more gradual approach compared to steeper alternatives from other starting points.

Along the route upward, visitors encounter Caudale Quarry, an old stone extraction site sitting partway down a steep slope. This abandoned quarry reveals how mining shaped the local landscape beyond just walking paths.

Location: Cumbria

Elevation above the sea: 763 m

GPS coordinates: 54.48263,-2.90784

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07