Sallows Summit – Sour Howes loop from Hugill

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Sallows Summit – Sour Howes loop from Hugill

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Sallows Summit – Sour Howes loop from Hugill

04:26

14.8km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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1.91 km

Hall Wood

Forest

2.57 km

Kentmere Hall

Highlight • Other

Kentmere Hall is a 14th century pele tower. The turrets, one of the original windows and the spiral staircase remain. The tower was extended in the 15th or 16th century into a residence and is now a farmhouse.

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3.19 km

St. Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

Highlight • Religious Site

Get there early for parking

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3.87 km

Badger Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.49 km

Garburn Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Garburn Pass is a scenic mountain pass in the Lake District. It connects the valleys of Kentmere to the south and Troutbeck to the north. Walking along the pass …

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4.97 km

Garburn Pass

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Great running / hiking route. Loose rocks but makes these more remote valleys accessible

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5.88 km

View of the Lake District Mountains

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View from top of Garburn Pass

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6.69 km

Sallows Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8.42 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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