Mountains & hills · North West England
Castle How
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Castle How — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 306.2 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle How is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 306.2 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle How is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the scenic landscape that characterises this region. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails offering views of the surrounding countryside. The area is suitable for outdoor activities and provides a natural setting for those interested in exploring the lowland terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6971, -3.1546
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Ireby and Uldale
- Postcode
- CA7 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- osm: n4861906704 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle How?
- Castle How is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1HL), in the parish of Ireby and Uldale.
- What is Castle How?
- Castle How — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 306.2 m.
- How do I get to Castle How?
- The nearest town is Bassenthwaite. Drivers can use postcode CA7 1HL.
- Is Castle How a protected site?
- Yes — Castle How is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle How?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1HL. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.