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The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

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The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

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The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

04:24

13.0km

640m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Parking

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5.75 km

The Calf Summit (Howgill Fells)

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The highest of the Howgill Fells, The Calf sits in both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the county of Cumbria. It’s a green, flat-topped hill, whose best ascent follows …

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8.87 km

Arant Haw summit cairn

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Arant Haw is a fell in the Howgill range. The Howgills are a wonderful collection of rolling hills in the east of Cumbria. Unfortunately I didn't get the views on …

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12.8 km

Sedbergh Town Centre

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Sedburgh is a delightful little town with an olde worlde feel. It is England's official book town, so if you're in the market for timeless literature or modern classics, you'll …

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

4.98 km

2.33 km

441 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

4.01 km

2.42 km

374 m

327 m

170 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Comments

September 28, 2022,Brant Fell Common

Tour overview: ‘Brant’ means ‘steep’ in Anglo-Saxon which gives you a good idea of the nature of this walk. But you will be rewarded for your efforts on a clear day with spectacular views – stretching towards Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, Blackpool and the coast, the Lake District, and Upper Wensleydale.

May 21, 2023,Brant Fell Common

The area you are about to walk on, is managed carefully by Commoners who collectively graze their livestock (sheep and cows) on Commons. Each flock has a heaf where they stay without fencing. This use of land for pasture has protected landscapes for over 1,000 years. Grazing maintains the balance of the delicate upland ecosystems, ensuring the survival of thousands …

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The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

The Calf Summit (Howgill Fells)

Arant Haw summit cairn

Sedbergh Town Centre

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