“Sallows, has much merit as a viewpoint and a scantier virtue as a grouse sanctuary”

A Wainwright

The ridge climbing south from Garburn Pass, between Troutbeck and Kentmere offers a good shorter walk, over grassy slopes with outstanding views throughout.

the gentle grassy slopes on this section of the ridge make a great shorter days walk well away from the hustle and bustle in other parts of the Lake District.

Summits included on this route:
Sallows516 metres / 1693 feet
Sour Howes483 metres / 1585 feet

“The crowded skyline in the west arrests the attention, with the vertical profile of Scafell above Mickledore prominent in the scene. Langdale Pikes are well seen between and below Great End and Great Gable. There is a very extensive and beautiful prospect southwards from the far Pennines round to Morecambe Bay and Black Combe”

A Wainwright

From Troutbeck we will climb to the Garburn Road, the ancient track climbing to Garburn Pass. When the track reaches Garburn Nook, the summit of Garburn Pass we will turn off the track to the south and follow the wall along the ridge.

A short walk from the wall will bring us to the summit of Sallows, a fine viewpoint over much of Lakeland and south towards Morecambe Bay.

After returning to the wall we will follow the ridge south to the summit of Sour Howes.

From Sour Howes we will follow the ridge to the south west, descending over the grassy slopes back down to the Garburn Road and back to Troutbeck.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Troutbeck Church
Postcode: LA23 1PA
Grid Reference: NY 413 028

Directions

From Windermere / Ambleside: From the A591, between Windermere and Ambleside turn onto the A592, Patterdale Road, climbing north on this road until Troutbeck Church is seen to the left, we will meet outside the church.

Bus Services

A seasonal bus runs to Troutbeck through the summer months, stopping at the meet point.

The 508 bus runs between Windermere and Patterdale through the summer months.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Kit List:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Sallows & Sour Howes

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Sallows & Sour Howes

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product Sallows & Sour Howes

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
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