Mountains & hills · North West England
Great How
In or near Elterwater.
Great How — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Great How is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great How is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, attracting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The landscape features classic Lake District characteristics, including glacial valleys and stone walls.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4143, -3.0459
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Skelwith
- Postcode
- LA22 9NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613504 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Little Langdale
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Pierce How Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Colwith Force
Waterfalls · 0.8 km
The Cathedral chamber
Viewpoints · 0.9 km
Stone Chair Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Ivy Crag
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Elter Water
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Great Intake - Low Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Bowfell
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Black Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Tilberthwaite
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Skelwith Force
Waterfalls · 2.1 km
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Pierce How Bridge
Pierce How Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
The Cathedral chamber
The Cathedral chamber is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Stone Chair Hill
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Ivy Crag
Ivy Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 302 m.
Where to eat & stay near Great How
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Elterwater Hostel
Elterwater Hostel — a hostel in england north west.
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Baysbrown Farm
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Tarn Foot Farm Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Langdale
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Golden Rule Hotel
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great How?
- Great How is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9NS), in the parish of Skelwith.
- What is Great How?
- Great How — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Great How?
- Drivers can use postcode LA22 9NS.
- Is Great How a protected site?
- Yes — Great How is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great How?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9NS. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.