Great Stony Hill and Three Pikes
2 Hewitts in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, climbed together from Yad Moss.
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 220 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 708 m
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About this walk
Great Stony Hill and Three Pikes is a moderate 6.3 km circular walk with 220 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Yad Moss (grid reference NY 813 351). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Great Stony Hill at 708 m.
Great Stony Hill and Three Pikes are Hewitts in Pennines, Dales & Cheviots, close enough to climb together. The higher, Great Stony Hill, reaches 708 m (2,323 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
From Yad Moss, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Yad Moss, head across the hillside towards Great Stony Hill.
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2
The summits
Climb Great Stony Hill, then continue to Three Pikes.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
708 m
650 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Great Stony Hill and Three Pikes take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 6.3 km route, which has 220 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Yad Moss (grid reference NY 813 351). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Great Stony Hill (708 m, Hewitt); Three Pikes (650 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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