Grasmere Sports Stones
Weights
123 kg / 271lbs
62kg / 136lbs
Location
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Original Challenge
Stones to chest
Name Origin
The stones are collectively named the Grasmere Sports Stones, celebrating the rich history of the Grasmere Sports and Show. Individually, the stones are named after the rock features on Helm Crag, known as “The Lion and the Lamb”, which overlook Grasmere and the location where the stones sit today.
Stone Submission
The Stone were presented to the Gramsemer Sports and Show by @conortoms_stonestrong and @dances_with_stones.
History
The Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show has a long history rooted in the agricultural and sporting traditions of the Lake District. The event began in 1852, when local farmers gathered for an informal competition, before developing into a dedicated sporting event in 1870.
During the Victorian period, the show grew into a major regional gathering, bringing together traditional sports and rural pursuits that reflected the character and heritage of the area.
Among its long-standing attractions are Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, hound trailing and the demanding Senior Guides Race, which takes competitors up and over Silver How.
Over more than 170 years, the show has continued to celebrate the agricultural, cultural and sporting traditions of the Lake District while adapting to changing times.
At the most recent Grasmere Sports & Show (2026) stone lifting was featured at the event for the first time, adding a new chapter to the show's long sporting tradition and connecting it with the wider heritage of strength and stone lifting found across Britain.
To celebrate this addition, these two stones have been placed at the showground and are available to lift throughout the year, providing a permanent reminder of Grasmere's sporting heritage and its newest traditional strength challenge.
Access and Permissions
This stone is located on private land. The landowner has provided consent for individuals to access the land and lift the stone. This consent does not automatically grant permission to move, alter or relocate the stone. Users should ensure that any lifting activity remains within the scope of the permission granted and complies with any applicable restrictions. The stone and surrounding area should be left as found.
Please read our Stonelifting Policy before attempting to lift this stone. The policy sets out the requirements regarding access, permissions, safety, conservation and responsible lifting.
