Sallows and Sour Howes
2 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from The Nook.
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 410 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 516 m
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About this walk
Sallows and Sour Howes is a moderate 9.2 km circular walk with 410 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at The Nook, Hollin Lane (grid reference NY 453 044). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Sallows at 516 m.
Sallows and Sour Howes are 2 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the eastern Lake District. The highest, Sallows, reaches 516 m (1,693 ft).
This route starts from The Nook, Hollin Lane and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From The Nook, follow the path towards Sallows.
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2
The summits
Climb Sallows, then continue to Sour Howes.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
516 m
483 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sallows and Sour Howes take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 9.2 km route, which has 410 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at The Nook, Hollin Lane (grid reference NY 453 044). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sallows (516 m, Wainwright); Sour Howes (483 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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