Climbing & bouldering crags · North West England
Brown Howe Quarry
In or near Bowmanstead.
Brown Howe Quarry — a climbing crag in england north west.
Andy Waddington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newby Bridge Halt · 9.0 km
About
Brown Howe Quarry is a climbing crag located in england north west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brown Howe Quarry is a climbing crag located in North-West England. It offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for climbers. The crag features a rugged landscape typical of the region, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. Visitors can expect a mix of natural rock formations and established routes in a scenic outdoor setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3088, -3.0948
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Blawith and Subberthwaite
- Postcode
- LA12 8DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Newby Bridge Halt — 9 km
Sources
- osm: w1085637890 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brown Howe Quarry?
- Brown Howe Quarry is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8DW), in the parish of Blawith and Subberthwaite.
- What is Brown Howe Quarry?
- Brown Howe Quarry — a climbing crag in england north west.
- How do I get to Brown Howe Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Newby Bridge Halt, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8DW.
- Is Brown Howe Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Brown Howe Quarry is part of the Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Brown Howe Quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8DW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.