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North West England

Sour Howes

North West England

Sour Howes

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Sour Howes

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Sour Howes is the summit of the broader Applethwaite Common, which rises between Troutbeck and Kentmere in the eastern Lake District. Hikes to Sour Howes take you to a charming …

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Lake District National Park

Location: Windermere, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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June 26, 2021

Hiking

Sour Howes is a 1,585-foot (483 m) Wainwright in the Far Eastern Lake District that is known locally as Applethwaite Common. Sour Howes has a lovely view down Windermere. I highly recommend an ascent of Sour Howes for sunset in the summer. The sun sets behind the bank of high fells to the west silhouetting iconic mountains like the Scafells, Great Gable and Crinkle Crags beautifully.

January 26, 2020

Hiking

Nice little ridge walk from Sallows

January 21, 2024

Hiking

Nice ridge walk.views to Windermere

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Sour Howes

4.7

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811

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#1.

Sour Howes – Sallows Summit loop from Jesus Church

8.92km

02:58

410m

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

4.7

(39)

369

hikers

#2.

Sour Howes – Ill Bell loop from Jesus Church

19.8km

06:48

1,000m

1,000m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Hard

4.8

(30)

384

hikers

#3.

Sour Howes – Sallows Summit loop from Windermere School

11.0km

03:24

360m

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Windermere, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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