Howgill Fells

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