Deborah, Ken, and I parked near Asham and walked to Arthur's Pike via Pooley Bridge. The route is a well-marked track with steep sections and two stream crossings, passing cairns and reaching an elevation of 309m. The total Distance: 8.8 km - Length: 2 hours. Mr Wainwright stated, “Arthur’s Pike is the northerly termination of the long High Street range, and like the northerly termination of the parallel Helvellyn range, it contrasts with the usual Lakeland fell structure by exhibiting its crags to the afternoon sun; the northern and eastern slopes, which are commonly roughest, are without rock.”
Arthur's: This part of the name is widely believed to be derived from the legend of King Arthur, whose tales are strongly associated with the Cumbrian area. Nearby locations such as Penrith's "Arthur's Round Table" henge and Pendragon Castle (said to be built by Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon) fuel the connection. The fell may have been named after a person named Arthur, but the King Arthur association is the prevailing local legend.
Arthur's Pike is a Wainwright fell, documented in Alfred Wainwright's "The Far Eastern Fells," offering lovely views over Ullswater and a part of the ridge from Loadpot Hill. It's a popular spot for hikers, often combined with Bonscale Pike for a rewarding fell walk.
It was a superb walk for Christmas Day, thank you, Deborah.
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