Silver How from Grasmere [Grasmere] - National Park Guided Walk
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Silver How from Grasmere [Grasmere] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk to Silver How (a Wainwright fell) with stunning views including Grasmere and the Langdale Pikes.

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Sun, 9 Jun 2024 10:00 - 15:00 GMT+1

Location

Stock Lane car park

Stock Lane Grasmere LA22 9SJ United Kingdom

About this event

  • 5 hours

Start point: Stock Lane car park, Grasmere

Length: 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 455m (1490ft) of ascent

Time: 5 hours (approx.)

Walk grade: Moderate (see grade description below)

A moderate grade walk beginning in Grasmere, where William Wordsworth is buried, then climbing to the summit of Silver How (395m and one of the Wainwright fells) with views over Grasmere Lake before continuing to Swinescar Pike with a panoramic view of the Langdale Pikes. The route then returns to Grasmere by a lower path.

Paths are generally good but there are some sections that will be muddy and/or slippery in poor weather. There is a long initial ascent followed by a ridgewalk which includes several short steep descents and one exposed section and there are gates and stiles on the route.

Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather and bring a packed lunch.

Your confirmation email will include full details - please read it carefully.

Organised by

Lake District National Park Authority

Grade descriptions

All our walks are graded as easy and accessible, easy or moderate, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what do these gradings actually mean? The grades are based on a combination of factors including: terrain, accessibility (gates, stiles, path width), gradient, length, duration, total ascent and highest point. Families are welcome on all of our walks, but not all are pushchair friendly so please read the route descriptions.

Grade: Easy and accessible

  • Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours
  • Easy and accessible walks go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Grade: Easy

  • Walk length: 4 – 10 km (2.5 – 6 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 2.5 – 4 hours
  • Easy walks may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it may have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You may also encounter steps, gates and narrow sections. Most of our Easy walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

Grade: Moderate

  • Walk length: 6 – 15 km (3.7 – 9 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 3 – 6 hours
  • Moderate walks include hilly ground and require a reasonable level of fitness. You might encounter climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces may be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, and you may also find yourself walking up irregular steps, over stiles or through narrow gates and gaps.