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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North West England

White Howe (Bannisdale)

In or near Kentmere.

White Howe (Bannisdale) — a hill or mountain in england north west.

The wall across White Howe - geograph.org.uk - 4910471

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)
Nearest railway station
Staveley · 8.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. White Howe (Bannisdale) is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

White Howe is a mountain located in Bannisdale, North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, an area known for its rugged landscapes and scenic beauty. The mountain offers various walking routes, appealing to hikers of different skill levels. Visitors can expect panoramic views of the surrounding fells and valleys typical of this region.

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Coordinates
54.4310, -2.7358
Parish
Selside and Fawcett Forest
Postcode
LA8 9JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Staveley8.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is White Howe (Bannisdale)?
White Howe (Bannisdale) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9JZ), in the parish of Selside and Fawcett Forest.
What is White Howe (Bannisdale)?
White Howe (Bannisdale) — a hill or mountain in england north west.
How do I get to White Howe (Bannisdale)?
The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9JZ.
Is White Howe (Bannisdale) a protected site?
Yes — White Howe (Bannisdale) is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to White Howe (Bannisdale)?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9JZ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.