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Belt Howe

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

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Belt Howe

Dyke on Birk Knott Roundthwaite Common.
Dyke on Birk Knott Credit: Richard Webb

Belt Howe is a prominent hill located in the county of Westmorland, in the northwestern region of England. Situated in the picturesque Lake District National Park, Belt Howe is part of the larger mountain range known as the Pennines. It stands at an impressive height of approximately 672 meters (2,205 feet) above sea level, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby valleys and lakes that make the Lake District renowned for its natural beauty. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy vistas of the iconic Lake Windermere and the stunning Coniston Water.

The ascent to Belt Howe can be challenging, with steep slopes and rugged terrain, but the reward is well worth the effort. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with grassy slopes and scattered patches of heather and bracken, creating a vibrant and diverse landscape.

Belt Howe is also known for its rich wildlife. The hill is home to various species of birds, including raptors such as buzzards and kestrels. It is not uncommon to spot other small mammals like rabbits and foxes while exploring the area.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, Belt Howe offers a range of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and even paragliding. Several well-marked trails lead up to the summit, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty of the Lake District firsthand.

Overall, Belt Howe is a stunning hill in Westmorland, offering breathtaking views, diverse flora and fauna, and a variety of outdoor activities. It is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those looking to explore the beauty of the Lake District.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.41252/-2.6358246 or Grid Reference NY5802. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dyke on Birk Knott Roundthwaite Common.
Dyke on Birk Knott
Roundthwaite Common.
ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common The ridge north of Borrowdale.
ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common
The ridge north of Borrowdale.
Casterfell Hill
Casterfell Hill
Newly planted woodland, Roundthwaite Very recent tree planting on enclosed farmland.
Newly planted woodland, Roundthwaite
Very recent tree planting on enclosed farmland.
Frost, Roundthwaite A track to or from Borrowdale.
Frost, Roundthwaite
A track to or from Borrowdale.
Dyke, Birk Knott The land to the right had just been planted with trees.
Dyke, Birk Knott
The land to the right had just been planted with trees.
Dripping hawthorn Drizzly days when the water runs off the track and drips from the trees are also ideal for greying out the background and showing the silhouette of a bare tree. Of several Hawthorns and Ash trees along the way, this one was the most aesthetically pleasing in its context, which is the bottom end of Barrowdale, a valley I've visited twice to look at the Beck, but haven't yet managed to paddle it. At this point it is some way below the path (which is a public bridleway at this point) and barely visible, but a lack of noise suggests nothing too serious in the way of rapids lie hidden down there.
Dripping hawthorn
Drizzly days when the water runs off the track and drips from the trees are also ideal for greying out the background and showing the silhouette of a bare tree. Of several Hawthorns and Ash trees along the way, this one was the most aesthetically pleasing in its context, which is the bottom end of Barrowdale, a valley I've visited twice to look at the Beck, but haven't yet managed to paddle it. At this point it is some way below the path (which is a public bridleway at this point) and barely visible, but a lack of noise suggests nothing too serious in the way of rapids lie hidden down there.
The start of the fun, Borrow Beck Down to about the limit of this view, Borrow Beck rarely rises above grade 2, but here the valley starts to entrench a little and beck becomes steeper and more sporting at grade 3 with perhaps the odd bit of 4. To paddle the full trip from High Borrow Bridge (by the A6 - involving a very long road shuttle compared with the length of the paddle) would need quite a bit more water than this as the channel is wider and shallower, but from here, for 2½ kilometres down to a take-out close to the confluence with the River Lune, you could just about bounce down at this level. With some proper rain rather than today's half-hearted drizzle, it looks like being a worthwhile trip and the first kilometre of the track is public road, making a carry-in with the boat over your shoulder for the kilometre or so to the bridge here not entirely unreasonable. The course from here is somewhat tree-lined, however, so the usual caveats about running blind round bends apply, especially after the sort of stormy winter we've just had.
The start of the fun, Borrow Beck
Down to about the limit of this view, Borrow Beck rarely rises above grade 2, but here the valley starts to entrench a little and beck becomes steeper and more sporting at grade 3 with perhaps the odd bit of 4. To paddle the full trip from High Borrow Bridge (by the A6 - involving a very long road shuttle compared with the length of the paddle) would need quite a bit more water than this as the channel is wider and shallower, but from here, for 2½ kilometres down to a take-out close to the confluence with the River Lune, you could just about bounce down at this level. With some proper rain rather than today's half-hearted drizzle, it looks like being a worthwhile trip and the first kilometre of the track is public road, making a carry-in with the boat over your shoulder for the kilometre or so to the bridge here not entirely unreasonable. The course from here is somewhat tree-lined, however, so the usual caveats about running blind round bends apply, especially after the sort of stormy winter we've just had.
Borrow Beck Apart from the occasional short boulder garden and one cattle fence (just round a blind bend), this stretch is fairly typical of the run down Borrow Beck from the put-in at High Borrow Bridge by the A6 (perhaps easiest at the stepping stones where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6853810">NY5503 : The Breasthigh road crosses Borrow Beck</a>). Despite the low cloud and persistent drizzle, there's not really enough water to paddle this section today, but a kilometre and a quarter downstream from here the river starts to cut down a little, making the channel narrower, and the paddling more interesting and there's just about enough to bounce down the bottom 2½ kilometres.
Borrow Beck
Apart from the occasional short boulder garden and one cattle fence (just round a blind bend), this stretch is fairly typical of the run down Borrow Beck from the put-in at High Borrow Bridge by the A6 (perhaps easiest at the stepping stones where NY5503 : The Breasthigh road crosses Borrow Beck). Despite the low cloud and persistent drizzle, there's not really enough water to paddle this section today, but a kilometre and a quarter downstream from here the river starts to cut down a little, making the channel narrower, and the paddling more interesting and there's just about enough to bounce down the bottom 2½ kilometres.
The summit of Winterscleugh Looking WNW along upper Borrowdale. (Note: this is the other, lesser-known Borrowdale.) Winterscleugh was added to the popular Fellranger list of Lake District hills when the border of the Lake District National Park was moved east.
The summit of Winterscleugh
Looking WNW along upper Borrowdale. (Note: this is the other, lesser-known Borrowdale.) Winterscleugh was added to the popular Fellranger list of Lake District hills when the border of the Lake District National Park was moved east.
Puddles and a waterlogged field
Puddles and a waterlogged field
Public Bridleway to High Borrowdale
Public Bridleway to High Borrowdale
Ovine Obstacle
Ovine Obstacle
Tebay from Roundthwaite Common
Tebay from Roundthwaite Common
Tree guards in position across Borrow Beck
Tree guards in position across Borrow Beck
On Birk Knott
On Birk Knott
Cowhouse, Roundthwaite
Cowhouse, Roundthwaite
Track on Jeffrey's Mount An all terrain vehicle track running up the ridge. There is a view over Tebay and upper Lunedale with the M6 being all too obvious.
Track on Jeffrey's Mount
An all terrain vehicle track running up the ridge. There is a view over Tebay and upper Lunedale with the M6 being all too obvious.
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Belt Howe is located at Grid Ref: NY5802 (Lat: 54.41252, Lng: -2.6358246)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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