The Howgill Fells
Introduction to the Howgill Fells goes here - distinctive rounded hills east of Lake District, mostly within Yorkshire Dales National Park, 'forgotten walking area', peaceful
Cautley Spout
Details about Cautley Spout go here - England's highest waterfall, over 650 feet, cascade waterfall
Short Walk to View the Falls
Details about the easy walk from Cross Keys go here - 2-3 miles, mostly flat, grandstand view
Walk to the Falls
Details about the longer walk from Sedbergh go here - 8.3km one way, 2-3 hours
The Calf
Details about The Calf go here - highest point in the Howgills at 676m, trig point, views over Cumbria and North Yorkshire
Circular Walk via The Calf
Details about the main circular walk go here - 9.8km, 4-4.5 hours, 560m elevation gain
Wildlife
Wild Horses
Details about the Howgill Fell horses go here
Sheep
Details about fell farming go here
Features
Andy Goldsworthy Sheepfold
Details about the rebuilt sheepfold go here - rebuilt in 2002 as part of Sheepfolds project
Cross Keys Temperance Inn
Details about the historic inn go here - National Trust, no alcohol (bring your own), stone floors, antique furnishings, good home cooking
Walking Tips
Best Time to Visit
Details about seasonal considerations go here - April to September ideal, May/June for greenery and good waterfall flow, winter can be icy and boggy
What to Expect
Details about conditions go here - exposed moorland, changeable weather, boggy ground after rain
Equipment
Details about what to bring go here
Safety
Safety information goes here
Getting to the Howgill Fells
Starting from Sedbergh
Directions go here
Starting from Cross Keys
Directions go here - parking on A683 near Cross Keys Inn
Maps
Recommended maps go here - OS Explorer OL19
More Walks in the Howgills
List of other walks in the range goes here
Low Haygarth Circuit
Brief details go here
Great Dummacks
Brief details go here
Calders and Bram Rigg Top
Brief details go here