Howgills 2000ft Tops Walk
A 16-mile walk visiting the summits of all the hills above 2,000 feet in altitude in the Howgill Fells — the range situated between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: NY 644 051
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
Time: 7–9 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
OL19 Howgill Fells and Upper Eden Valley
Summary
Alfred Wainwright described the Howgill Fells as looking like a herd of sleeping elephants. Indeed, when on the top plateau of the Howgill Fells — and particularly when standing at the trig pillar on The Calf, the highest point in the range — his description bears testament. However, if one thought a walk exploring the Howgill Fells was an easy task, this route bagging all 2,000-foot summits of the range will prove otherwise. There are serious climbs; although most are short in comparison to those in the neighbouring Lake District, some are brutal. Yarlside is one walkers will long remember as a steep-sided pyramid, and others like Randygill Top ensure the trip is unforgettable. From Longdale, the fells and hills tackled in order are Middleton, Simon’s Seat, Bleagill Head, Stowgill Brow, Breaks Head, Fell Head, Bush Howe, White Fell Head, The Calf, Bram Rigg Top, Calders, Little Dummacks, Great Dummacks, Cautley Crag, Cautley Spout Head, Bowderdale Head, Yarlside, Kensgriff, Randygill Top, West Fell, and Langdale Knott.