Walking Britain Great How, a short ascent above Thirlmere
Introduction to Walk 2032
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Central Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - John Paterson
Length - 2.0 miles / 3.3 km
Ascent - 600 feet / 182 metres
Time - 1 hours 40 minutes
Grade - easy
A short Lake District walk that offers some excellent views of Thrilmere. Great How is a thickly wooded hill and the trees reach above the summit cairn. However, only 50 yards down from the summit is a viewpoint with stunning views. The best times of all are near sunset or in the early morning as the sun rises over Helvellyn. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL5 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL5 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 90 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 90 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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