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Silver How – View of Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

Moderate

4.6

(11)

48

hikers

Silver How – View of Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

03:04

9.05km

440m

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 18, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.66 km

Wray Gill Ford

Highlight • Natural

An easy ford in a gorge. Slippy up and down the sides but the actual crossing is not deep.

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2

2.07 km

View of Grasmere Valley

Highlight • Trail

Good paths easy to navigate

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3

2.29 km

Silver How

Highlight • Viewpoint

Silver How is a Wainwright fell in the Lake District that is situated close to Grasmere village. It can be hiked as a day walk from there but can also …

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4

4.27 km

The Wainwright's Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Wainwrights Inn was once a farm. Now you can eat, drink and stay overnight. The inn is on the Cumbria Way and is popular with walkers. Muddy boots and dogs are no problem.

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5

5.16 km

Elterwater Village

Highlight • Settlement

Elterwater is a village in the English Lake District. The village is situated half a mile north-west of the lake Elter Water, from which it takes its name. Both lie …

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6

6.48 km

View of the Lake District

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this stunning viewpoint offers sweeping, near-panoramic views of the rugged landscape, majestic peaks, and serene lakes - a breathtaking vantage point to take in the area's natural beauty.

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7.36 km

Nicholas Wood

Forest

8

8.07 km

Lovely bespoke decorative gates

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9

8.45 km

View of Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Romantic Grasmere is seen beautifully from the village, with the charming Loughrigg Fell rising beyond. It is easy to see why Wordsworth loved it here.

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9.05 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

3.15 km

2.36 km

199 m

163 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

2.72 km

1.60 km

1.34 km

353 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

21 %

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