Silver How from Chapel Stile
A 394 m Wainwright in the central and western Lake District, climbed from Chapel Stile.
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 280 m
- Time
- 1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 394 m
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About this walk
Silver How from Chapel Stile is an easy 3.4 km out-and-back walk with 280 m of ascent, taking about 1.5 hours. It starts at Chapel Stile (grid reference NY 324 055). It climbs Silver How (394 m), a Wainwright.
Silver How reaches 394 m (1,292 ft) in the central and western Lake District, and it's one of the 214 fells in Wainwright's Pictorial Guides.
From Chapel Stile, paths lead most of the way to the top.
Route
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1
The approach
From Chapel Stile, follow the path towards Silver How.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Silver How.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
394 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Silver How from Chapel Stile take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–1.5 hours for the 3.4 km route, which has 280 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 Chapel Stile (grid reference NY 324 055). 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 easy. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Silver How (394 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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