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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Low How

In or near Patterdale.

Low How β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 497 m.

Lower Whams Moss from Low How - geograph.org.uk - 1834445

David Purchase 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)
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry Β· 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.

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

Coordinates
54.5851, -2.9695
Parish
Matterdale
Postcode
CA11 0LG
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry β€” 5.5 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Low How

Places to stay

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Troutbeck Head (Caravan & Motorhome Club)

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Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Helvellyn

YHA Helvellyn β€” a hostel in england north east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

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Hostels Β· North West England

Bury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuits Centre

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Hotels Β· North West England

The Inn on the Lake

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Gillside Caravan Park

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Campsites Β· North West England

Gillside Camping

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Places to eat & drink

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CafΓ©s Β· North West England

YHA Cafe

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

β†— yha.org.uk
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Grange Bridge Cottage

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β†— grangebridgecottage.com
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Low How?
Low How is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LG), in the parish of Matterdale.
What is Low How?
Low How β€” 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. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LG.
Is Low How a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.