“A lovely name for a lovely fell: Silver How is delightful”

A Wainwright

The rambling ridge of Silver How splits the valleys of Langdale and Easdale, climbing eventually over Blea Rigg to the higher ground of High Raise, from Elterwater a wonderful shorter walk takes in many of the most spectacular viewpoints that Silver How has to offer.

Summits included on this route:
Silver How394 metres / 1293 feet

“It is the rough slopes that delight the eye, for the intermingling of crag and conifer, juniper and bracken, is landscape artistry at it's best”

A Wainwright

From Elterwater or Grasmere there are many great routes up Silver How, our route takes in as much of the high ground as possible with the best views that Silver How has to offer.

From Elterwater we climb up onto the ridge above High Close and follow the high ground over Dow Bank and Spedding Crag before climbing up towards the summit of Silver How.

Silver How has one of the most spectacular views from a lower summit in the Lake District, across Grasmere to Rydal Water.

From the summit of Silver How we follow the ridge west over Lang How to Swinescar Pike, the rambling ridge is a delight, full of hidden tarns and rocky outcrops.

From Swinescar Pike we follow the path to the south east, with some of the best views over the Langdale before crossing Megs Gill to descend by the Waterfalls towards Chapel Stile.

As we descend into Chapel Stile we pass through the disused Thrang Crag Quarries, an interesting series of quarries and mine workings before emerging into the village.

From Chapel Stile we follow the river back to Elterwater.

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

Where to meet: Outside the Britannia Inn, Elterwater
Postcode: LA22 9HP
Grid Reference: NY 327 048

Directions

From Ambleside take the A593 (Coniston) for 3 miles, turning right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5343. After 2 miles turn left into Elterwater Village and The Britannia Inn is on the village green.

Bus Services

The bus stops in Elterwater opposite the meetpoint.

The 516 runs between Ambleside and the Langdale Valley.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

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

Summer Events:
(November - March)

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

Winter Events:
(April - October)

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Friday, 13 October 2017 on product Silver How Evening Walk

Question:

What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 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 Silver How Evening Walk

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

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 , Friday, 22 September 2017 on product Silver How Evening Walk

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 22 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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