Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height517 m1,696 ft
Grid RefNY 19114 25132
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BookNorth Western FellsBook 6
The summit Wainwright listed is Brown How, the western top of Whinlatter, where a large circular windshelter stands just west of the highest ground. Much of the fell is planted with conifers, and the name mixes Norse and Gaelic roots and is thought to mean something like 'the gorse-covered slope'. From Brown How the best views run north to the Solway Firth and the hills of Scotland.
New to the Wainwrights?Read our guide: What Are The Wainwrights?Summit
Shelter
Rock & Ground
Greywacke sandstone of the Loweswater Formation, with forestry on the flanks and open moor on top.
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Distance7.6 mi12.3 km
Ascent560 m1,840 ft
Time4hwalking
Start & FinishWhinlatter - Forestry Commission car parkNY 2079 2446 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Lord's Seat, Broom Fell, Barf
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
