Green How

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Copeland

England

Green How

Wormshell How
Wormshell How Credit: Mick Garratt

Green How is a prominent hill located in the county of Cumbria, in the northwest region of England. Standing at an elevation of 415 meters (1,362 feet), it is part of the larger Lake District National Park, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and outdoor recreational activities.

The hill is situated approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) southwest of the town of Keswick and can be easily accessed via the minor road that runs between Keswick and Thirlmere. Its distinct conical shape and lush green slopes make it a distinctive landmark in the area.

Green How offers hikers and nature enthusiasts a rewarding experience with its well-maintained footpaths and stunning vistas. From the summit, one can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Thirlmere Reservoir and the imposing peaks of Helvellyn and Skiddaw.

The hill is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including heather, bilberries, and a range of bird species. It is not uncommon to spot buzzards, kestrels, and ravens soaring through the skies above.

For those interested in local history, Green How has an intriguing past. The hill was once a site of lead mining activity during the 18th and 19th centuries, and remnants of mining infrastructure can still be seen in the area.

Overall, Green How is a captivating natural feature within the Lake District, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the region and explore its rich history.

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Green How Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.352036/-3.2254646 or Grid Reference SD2095. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wormshell How
Wormshell How
Vernacular farm building at Hall Dunnerdale
Vernacular farm building at Hall Dunnerdale
Vernacular farm building at The Crook
Vernacular farm building at The Crook
Site of Commonwood Quarries For more information see Heritagegateway.org.uk <<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=801&uid=2887969" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=801&uid=2887969">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> > [accessed 14 October 2023]

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Site of Commonwood Quarries
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Tales of a Tarmac Lane—Barn, Bend, and Blue Pipe A glimpse down a paved path leading to a leftward bend, featuring a stone barn sporting a slate roof, with its barn entrance sealed shut by corrugated steel. A conspicuous coil of blue water pipe leans nonchalently against the barn&amp;#039;s side wall.
Tales of a Tarmac Lane—Barn, Bend, and Blue Pipe
A glimpse down a paved path leading to a leftward bend, featuring a stone barn sporting a slate roof, with its barn entrance sealed shut by corrugated steel. A conspicuous coil of blue water pipe leans nonchalently against the barn's side wall.
Flanked by dry stone walls, a lane bearing the scar of road works
Flanked by dry stone walls, a lane bearing the scar of road works
Postbox on Hall Bridge An unusual spot for a postbox, on a bridge over the River Duddon, but presumably convenient for local residents (and the postman!). The box is seen in more detail in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1806956&quot;&gt;SD2195 : Postbox, Hall Dunnerdale&lt;/a&gt;.
Postbox on Hall Bridge
An unusual spot for a postbox, on a bridge over the River Duddon, but presumably convenient for local residents (and the postman!). The box is seen in more detail in SD2195 : Postbox, Hall Dunnerdale.
Rake Beck Lovely stream cascading through the woods
Rake Beck
Lovely stream cascading through the woods
Above Low Stoneythwaite On High Wallowbarrow. A house in a great setting.
Above Low Stoneythwaite
On High Wallowbarrow. A house in a great setting.
Wallowbarrow Crag Lichen on the top rocks
Wallowbarrow Crag
Lichen on the top rocks
Old Boundary Marker on Hall Bridge, Ulpha parish Parish Boundary Marker by the UC road, in parish of Ulpha (Copeland District), Hall Bridge, River Duddon, set into the North bridge parapet.

Inscription reads vertically:-
: ULPHA : : SEATHWAITE

To be surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: CU_ULPSEA02pb
Old Boundary Marker on Hall Bridge, Ulpha parish
Parish Boundary Marker by the UC road, in parish of Ulpha (Copeland District), Hall Bridge, River Duddon, set into the North bridge parapet. Inscription reads vertically:- : ULPHA : : SEATHWAITE To be surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CU_ULPSEA02pb
Sheepfold Camp The disused sheepfold provides added shelter for the wild camper.
Sheepfold Camp
The disused sheepfold provides added shelter for the wild camper.
Crosbythwaite Farm. Big sheep gathering day when this one was taken.
Crosbythwaite Farm.
Big sheep gathering day when this one was taken.
Stephensons Wood. As viewed from the Crosbythwaite sheep pens.
Stephensons Wood.
As viewed from the Crosbythwaite sheep pens.
Bridleway To Holehouse from the Birker fell Road. Hesk Fell in view.
Bridleway
To Holehouse from the Birker fell Road. Hesk Fell in view.
Field System Ulpha Beyond the wall is an extensive area of ancient field systems. From the north west corner of the square south of Freeze beck
Field System Ulpha
Beyond the wall is an extensive area of ancient field systems. From the north west corner of the square south of Freeze beck
Sheepfold In the wall which runs on the southern flank of Great Worm Crag. Coniston fells on the skyline.
Sheepfold
In the wall which runs on the southern flank of Great Worm Crag. Coniston fells on the skyline.
Sam's Cairn Broad Crag Cairn on Broad Crag. Green Crag on the skyline.
Sam's Cairn Broad Crag
Cairn on Broad Crag. Green Crag on the skyline.
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Green How is located at Grid Ref: SD2095 (Lat: 54.352036, Lng: -3.2254646)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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