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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

King's How

In or near Grange in Borrowdale.

🐾 Dog-friendly

King's How β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 392 m.

Wooden stile - geograph.org.uk - 1743000

Dreamer β€” 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

King's How is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 392 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

King's How is a mountain located in North-East England. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is a notable landmark in the region. The area is popular for walking and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain with various trails suitable for different skill levels.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5397, -3.1482
District
Cumberland
Parish
Borrowdale
Postcode
CA12 5XA
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

Sources

Other places nearby

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King's How - Grange Fell

King's How - Grange Fell β€” a hill or mountain in england north east.

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Grange Fell (Wainwright)

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Brund Fell (summit)πŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Brund Fell (summit)

Brund Fell (summit) β€” Named summit at 417.2 m.

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Brund Fell

Brund Fell β€” a hill or mountain in england north east.

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Holm Crag

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Where to eat & stay near King's How

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· North West England

Hollows Farm Campsite

Hollows Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england north east.

Free↗ hollowsfarm.co.uk
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B&Bs Β· North West England

Yew Tree Farm

Yew Tree Farm β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Low Manesty Caravan Park

Low Manesty Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north east.

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Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Borrowdale

YHA Borrowdale β€” a hostel in england north east.

Chapel House Farm, Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 7014688πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Chapel House Farm Campsite

Chapel House Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england north east.

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Campsites Β· North West England

Keswick Scouts Ashness Hut

Keswick Scouts Ashness Hut β€” a campsite in england north east.

Places to eat & drink

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CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Grange Bridge Cottage

Grange Bridge Cottage β€” a cafΓ© in england north east.

β†— grangebridgecottage.com
Stained glass in the Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 2294797πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

YHA Cafe

YHA Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

β†— yha.org.uk
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Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Golden Rule Hotel

Golden Rule Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Restaurants Β· North West England

Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant

Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant β€” a restaurant in england north west.

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Alderley Edge β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 194 m.

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Allen CragsπŸ“· 3

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Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is King's How?
King's How is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XA), in the parish of Borrowdale.
What is King's How?
King's How β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 392 m.
How do I get to King's How?
Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XA.
Is King's How a protected site?
Yes β€” King's How is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to King's How?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5XA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.