Brown Howe

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Brown Howe

Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck Credit: David Robinson

Brown Howe is a prominent hill located in the historic county of Westmorland, England. It is part of the stunning Lake District National Park, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich natural beauty. Rising to an elevation of 427 meters (1,401 feet), Brown Howe offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Situated in close proximity to the charming village of Coniston, Brown Howe is easily accessible and attracts visitors from all over the world. The hill is characterized by its distinctive conical shape, covered in a lush carpet of green vegetation and dotted with scattered rocks and boulders. The terrain of Brown Howe is relatively gentle, making it suitable for walkers of all abilities.

The summit of Brown Howe provides an unrivaled vantage point to admire the splendor of the Lake District. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy sweeping vistas of the shimmering Coniston Water, the towering peaks of the Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam, and the rolling hills that define the region. The hill is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including heather, bilberry bushes, and bird species such as skylarks and meadow pipits.

For those wishing to explore further, Brown Howe serves as a gateway to an extensive network of walking routes and trails. From here, one can embark on longer hikes to nearby fells and mountains, such as Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man. Whether seeking solitude in nature or seeking an adventure, Brown Howe offers a truly captivating experience in the heart of the Lake District.

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Brown Howe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.469165/-2.7432132 or Grid Reference NY5108. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Bridleway across the moor A faint track shows the course of the bridleway across the moor between Mosedale and Sleddale.
Bridleway across the moor
A faint track shows the course of the bridleway across the moor between Mosedale and Sleddale.
On Lord's Seat Looking down Borrowdale
On Lord's Seat
Looking down Borrowdale
Harrop Pike
Harrop Pike
Summit of Sleddale Pike Wet Sleddale reservoir in the distance.
Summit of Sleddale Pike
Wet Sleddale reservoir in the distance.
Ulthwaite Rigg Ulthwaite Rigg is one of most undeserving of Wainwright's Outlying Fells. In the Database of British and Irish Hills it has a drop of just 2m, so it is really just the end of a ridge. It is visible here, dead centre about a kilometre away, but difficult to make out against the higher ground beyond.
Ulthwaite Rigg
Ulthwaite Rigg is one of most undeserving of Wainwright's Outlying Fells. In the Database of British and Irish Hills it has a drop of just 2m, so it is really just the end of a ridge. It is visible here, dead centre about a kilometre away, but difficult to make out against the higher ground beyond.
Brunt Tongue from Scam Matthew Brunt Tongue, with its rather surprising plantation on the left, is clearly seen. Mosedale Cottage <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NY4909">NY4909</a> is just visible on the right.
Brunt Tongue from Scam Matthew
Brunt Tongue, with its rather surprising plantation on the left, is clearly seen. Mosedale Cottage NY4909 is just visible on the right.
Harrop Pike Summit Cairn of Harrop Pike
Harrop Pike
Summit Cairn of Harrop Pike
Junction of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Junction of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Gate in bridleway to Mosedale Cottage Taken in the very corner of the square this feature would have been very difficult to place without use of GPS
Gate in bridleway to Mosedale Cottage
Taken in the very corner of the square this feature would have been very difficult to place without use of GPS
Sleddale Pike A passing cloud shadow darkens the pike, a slight rise on this very wet heather moorland.
Sleddale Pike
A passing cloud shadow darkens the pike, a slight rise on this very wet heather moorland.
Rough moorland, north flank of Wasdale Pike Looking past the rocky outcrops of Great Saddle Crag to the grassy flanks of Harter Fell and Branstree.
Rough moorland, north flank of Wasdale Pike
Looking past the rocky outcrops of Great Saddle Crag to the grassy flanks of Harter Fell and Branstree.
The summit of Wasdale Pike Perhaps not quite the exact 'top' (hard to tell hereabouts) but there is a cairn (I only saw this one, not 'cairns' as the map suggests). In the distance are the Pennine fells above Mallerstang.
The summit of Wasdale Pike
Perhaps not quite the exact 'top' (hard to tell hereabouts) but there is a cairn (I only saw this one, not 'cairns' as the map suggests). In the distance are the Pennine fells above Mallerstang.
Circular trig point, Great Yarlside This isn't quite on the highest point of the fell but is sited where there is a better view down the slope. The drystone wall can be seen descending over Little Yarlside and Whatshaw Common beyond. On the skyline are the Howgill Fells. The height here is 589.788m asl.
Circular trig point, Great Yarlside
This isn't quite on the highest point of the fell but is sited where there is a better view down the slope. The drystone wall can be seen descending over Little Yarlside and Whatshaw Common beyond. On the skyline are the Howgill Fells. The height here is 589.788m asl.
The wall on Great Yarlside Little Yarlside below with Crookdale down to the right and the Howgill Fells beyond.
The wall on Great Yarlside
Little Yarlside below with Crookdale down to the right and the Howgill Fells beyond.
Great Saddle Crag Looking towards Tongue Rigg and the lightly wooded Wet Sleddale.
Great Saddle Crag
Looking towards Tongue Rigg and the lightly wooded Wet Sleddale.
Great Saddle Crag from Little Saddle Crag Despite the impressive names both crags are slight swellings on a rough moorland. A few scattered outcrops and small crags make for pleasant wandering and are a reminder that this is still (just about) Lakeland.
Great Saddle Crag from Little Saddle Crag
Despite the impressive names both crags are slight swellings on a rough moorland. A few scattered outcrops and small crags make for pleasant wandering and are a reminder that this is still (just about) Lakeland.
A buzzard glides below Great Saddle Crag One of a pair I saw gliding and soaring wild and free over the fells.
A buzzard glides below Great Saddle Crag
One of a pair I saw gliding and soaring wild and free over the fells.
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Brown Howe is located at Grid Ref: NY5108 (Lat: 54.469165, Lng: -2.7432132)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Brown Howe
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Ford: yes
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