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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Round How

In or near Patterdale.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Round How β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 387 m.

Rocky Knoll, Watermillock Common - geograph.org.uk - 139725

Mick Garratt 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· 7.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Round How is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 387 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

Round How is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a variety of trails and natural landscapes. Visitors can expect a remote setting with opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.

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

Coordinates
54.5789, -2.9424
Parish
Matterdale
Postcode
CA11 0JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry β€” 7.3 km

Sources

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Natural landmarks Β· North West England

Aira Force

Aira Force is a waterfall in the English Lake District, in the civil parish of Matterdale and the county of Cumbria. The site of the waterfall is owned by the National Trust.

πŸ•β†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Matterdale , Aira Force - geograph.org.uk - 6352949πŸ“· 5

Waterfalls Β· North West England

Aira Force

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Aira Beck - geograph.org.uk - 5291078πŸ“· 5

Waterfalls Β· North West England

High Force

High Force β€” waterfall in england north east.

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High Cascades

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Where to eat & stay near Round How

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· North West England

The Inn on the Lake

The Inn on the Lake β€” a hotel in england north east.

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Campsites Β· North West England

Side Farm Campsite

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

Rattlebeck Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2621218πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Gillside Caravan Park

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

Free↗ gillsidecaravanandcampingsite.co.uk
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Campsites Β· North West England

Gillside Camping

Gillside Camping β€” a campsite in england north east.

Free↗ gillsidecaravanandcampingsite.co.uk
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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Troutbeck Head (Caravan & Motorhome Club)

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Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk
Swart Beck - geograph.org.uk - 4358088πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Helvellyn

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

Places to eat & drink

Ducks In Dacre - geograph.org.uk - 2428751πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables

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CafΓ©s Β· North West England

YHA Cafe

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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.

Free↗ lakedistrictinns.co.uk
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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
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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Gloucester Arms

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Two Lions public house and integral stables

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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Round How?
Round How is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0JZ), in the parish of Matterdale.
What is Round How?
Round How β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 387 m.
How do I get to Round How?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0JZ.
Is Round How a protected site?
Yes β€” Round How is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Round How?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0JZ.