Mountains & hills · North West England
Powter How
In or near Braithwaite.
Powter How — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 135 m.
David Purchase — 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
Powter How is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 135 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: Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Powter How is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels, providing access to the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities in a tranquil setting. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6296, -3.2076
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Above Derwent
- Postcode
- CA12 5SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- osm: n5812443385 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Powter How?
- Powter How is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5SQ), in the parish of Above Derwent.
- What is Powter How?
- Powter How — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 135 m.
- How do I get to Powter How?
- The nearest town is Braithwaite. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5SQ.
- Is Powter How a protected site?
- Yes — Powter How is part of the Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Powter How?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5SQ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.