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Sour Howes – Sallows Summit loop from Jesus Church

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United Kingdom
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North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Windermere

Sour Howes – Sallows Summit loop from Jesus Church

Moderate

4.7

(70)

715

hikers

Sour Howes – Sallows Summit loop from Jesus Church

02:58

8.92km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.05 km

View of Windermere and the Valleys

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Views of Windermere.and valley

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2

2.42 km

Sour Howes

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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 …

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3

3.98 km

Sallows Summit

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Sallows and its neighbour Sour Howes are little known outside of Wainwright collectors as they are not on the route anywhere particular, nor overly shapely or distinctive. That said, legendary …

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4

5.02 km

Garburn Road Viewpoint

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Cracklng views of the valley in each direction.

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5

7.11 km

View of the Lake District Hills

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The views are great from this rather difficult climb area

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6

8.01 km

Haybarn Inn

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Bar and Restaurant. ££ Open to walkers, campers and dogs 🐕

This is on Limefitt Park Caravan site. There is a public right of way through this property.

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7

8.11 km

Limefitt Park Caravan Site

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Caravan Site. There is a public right of way through this property.

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8

8.24 km

Limefitt Lodge Sales Enquiry Centre

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Defibrillator point

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B

8.92 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.40 km

1.83 km

394 m

145 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.03 km

1.76 km

1.40 km

518 m

113 m

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