Brown Howe

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Brown Howe

Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a rock north side of the road. It marks a point 200.357m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Rivet Credit: Adrian Dust

Brown Howe is a hill located in the county of Westmorland, in the northwest region of England. Situated in the Lake District National Park, it forms part of the larger range of fells known as the Coniston Fells. With an elevation of approximately 424 meters (1,391 feet), Brown Howe offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and grassy terrain, making it a relatively easy climb for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its location within the Lake District National Park also means that it is surrounded by a rich and diverse ecosystem, with an abundance of flora and fauna to be discovered.

Brown Howe is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers, offering a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the more crowded tourist spots. It is often included in longer hiking routes that traverse the Coniston Fells, providing a scenic stop along the way.

At the summit of Brown Howe, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains, lakes, and valleys. On a clear day, it is possible to see the nearby Coniston Water, one of the largest lakes in the Lake District, as well as the iconic Old Man of Coniston, a prominent mountain in the area.

Overall, Brown Howe in Westmorland offers a picturesque and accessible hillwalking experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park.

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Brown Howe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.432062/-3.0764493 or Grid Reference NY3004. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on a rock north side of the road. It marks a point 200.357m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on a rock north side of the road. It marks a point 186.041m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on a rock south side of the road. It marks a point 167.817m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on a rock south side of the road. It marks a point 149.959m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Plantation on Kettle Crag

Anthony Parkes

Blea Tarn on a sunny and calm September afternoon

Looking north across Blea Tarn, with the Langdale Pikes in the distance to the left, and Side Pike central. Although Side Pike appears nearly as high, it is much closer than the Langdales. Side Pike (NY2905) is just under 1km from the camera, and 224m above sea level, and only 34m above my position on the 190m contour. Pike of Stickle (NY2707) on the left is 3.5km distant, and 709m asl, Harrison Stickle (NY2807) is 3.3km distant and 736m asl.

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Blea Tarn and the Langdale Pikes

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Blea Tarn, calm September afternoon

Looking towards the rocky Side Pike on the left and the rising ground of Lingmoor Fell on the right.

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Footpath through the bracken below Side Pike

And just above the road past Blea Tarn. Looking towards the Langdale valley.

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Footpath on the south side of Blea Tarn

There's a very clear and easy footpath that takes you from the gate opposite the car park, along the south and west sides of the tarn. Then you can return along the road. (That's a large white fluffy dog on the path, not a sheep.)

Rich Tea

The Blea Tarn to Langdale Road after the deluge

The road approaching Wall End from Blea Tarn was washed away after a major storm in the summer of 1966. This was the result of 12 hours of rain after which the day was fine! The Langdale campsite was navigable by canoe.

Julian Paren

Eastern end of the Wrynose Pass

Steven Brown

Bleatarn House

Peter McDermott

Rossett

Peter McDermott

Side Pike

Road over Side Pike.

Peter McDermott

Hollin Crag

Peter McDermott

Why? In this breathtaking view of unspoiled fells, a boulder becomes the easel for an eye-catching memorial, crafted with red and white plastic flowers.

If their son truly had an affection for the imposing splendour of the Langdales, I have reservations that he would find favour with this abomination.

Why?

In this breathtaking view of unspoiled fells, a boulder becomes the easel for an eye-catching memorial, crafted with red and white plastic flowers. If their son truly had an affection for the imposing splendour of the Langdales, I have reservations that he would find favour with this abomination.

Mick Garratt

Great Langdale Campsite

Camping at the National Trust's Great Langdale Campsite.

Philip Halling

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Brown Howe is located at Grid Ref: NY3004 (Lat: 54.432062, Lng: -3.0764493)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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///formally.bystander.option. Near Ambleside, Cumbria

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Brown Howe Lingmoor Fell Hag Wood

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