Mountains & hills · North West England
Low How
In or near Patterdale.
Low How — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 497 m.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 5.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Low How is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 497 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Low How is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the scenic landscape characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for walking and exploring the natural surroundings. The area offers various viewpoints, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5851, -2.9695
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: n4994423871 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Low How?
- Low How is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LG), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Low How?
- Low How — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 497 m.
- How do I get to Low How?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.5 km away. The nearest town is Patterdale. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LG.
- Is Low How a protected site?
- Yes — Low How is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Low How?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LG.