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Sour Howes
483m (1585ft)

The Far Eastern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Sour Howes as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 179)

Walk Sour Howes walking UK Mountains in The Far Eastern Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

Sour Howes Summit

Photo: Dave Wainwright

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See Sour Howes and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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You can walk to the top of Sour Howes by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c349 Sour Howes and Sallows from Troutbeck

Two less well known (& quieter) 'Wainwrights'

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 5.5ml (8.5km)
Ascent:1,582ft (482m)
Time:3.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 4 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c449 Sour Howes and Sallows from Kentmere

Two less well known (& quieter) 'Wainwrights'.

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 7.5mls (12km)
Ascent:1,216ft (462m)
Time:4.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c332 The Hagg Gill Round from Troutbeck

Superb ridge walk with wonderful views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 11ml (17.5km)
Ascent:3,410ft (1,039m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Sour Howes Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Sour Howes

Paul Roddam walked up Sour Howes on March 17th, 2024 [with] Barber [weather] Cloudy coming into sun

Sarah Moore climbed Sour Howes on February 24th, 2024 [from/via/route] c332 / The Hagg Gill Round from Troutbeck. Loads of parking options & the route was well defined. Only thing to watch for is the path down when on the ridge. Most continuing on from Froswick but I needed to go left - it's clear if you look for it! Nice to go along the path once down at the Gill / stream - the road / track would be easier if there was a hurry. [with] On my own [weather] February frost, but dry although low visibility for most of the walk - particularly once past Sallows until coming down from Froswick. Glad of layers today! - 10 months since I've been in The Lakes - & it was so so good to be back. Not as cold as I expected & the sun made an appearance but visibility was rubbish. Coming down from Froswick was lethal & I went full length twice - but very glad for the poles & nothing that the washing machine can't fix! (Disappointing given how clear it was later in the day & the next day!)

Richard Fulcher bagged Sour Howes on January 28th, 2024 [from/via/route] We parked in Troutbeck near the church & set off up a track through 'The Howe'. This track turned sharp left & then gradually climbed to meet 'Garburn Road'. We followed this up towards the Garburn Pass, turning right over a stile at Garburn Nook. We then followed a clear path up to Sallows ( 516m) & then back down & around the ridge (Moor Head) until rising again to the summit of Sour Howes (483m). The route down was steep in places following a SW direction past Backstone Barrow until meeting up with the Garburn Road again. Out of interest & for an easier lower section we veered off to pass through the Limefitt Holiday Park before reaching our car again. [with] Jen [weather] Cold winter's day, sheltered on the ascent but windy in places on the tops. - A good walk to start 2024 in the Lakes, but not a lot of interest compared to the central lakes area.

David Higginbottom hiked Sour Howes on February 9th, 2023 [from/via/route] Route c332 [with] Carolyn [weather] Good

Tim Winn summited Sour Howes on September 3rd, 2023 [from/via/route] Troutbeck Church [with] Barry and Louise [weather] Foggy

Andrew Thornton conquered Sour Howes on August 7th, 2023 [from/via/route] Troutbeck [with] Jenny [weather] Overcast - Excellent path.

Rob Bennion scaled Sour Howes on November 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] from Troutbeck [with] Ron Southworth [weather] Warm & foggy

Clare Tait walked up Sour Howes on August 6th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at the end of Dubbs Lane & followed easy track to the hillside. [with] Charlie [weather] Calm, mild & mostly sunny. Perfect walking weather. - Our no 80 Wainwright. Completed with Sallows. Very pleasantly surprised by such a lovely walk on springy grass. Great if you want a couple of crag free Wainwrights.

Pete George climbed Sour Howes on May 3rd, 2022 [from/via/route] Troutbeck [with] Roco [weather] Overcast. Wet on tops

Christine Shepherd bagged Sour Howes on March 27th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked using walk c349 from Troutbeck [with] On my own [weather] Fine - Bagged again with the mountain bagging group on 12.1.19. Glorious light over the fells. . . . [edit] Climbed again solo on 27.04.2022

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Sour Howes

Troutbeck Tongue and Park Fell Head from Sour Howes

Troutbeck Tongue and Park Fell Head from Sour Howes

Photo: David Hayter (283)

Fields below Sour Howes

Fields below Sour Howes

Photo: David Hayter (285)

Approaching Sour Howes from the south

Approaching Sour Howes from the south

Photo: Mark Egan (2)

Lake Windermere from Sour Howes

Lake Windermere from Sour Howes

Photo: Ian Goulden (3)

Sour Howes from Capple Howe

Sour Howes from Capple Howe

Photo: Dave Wainwright (17)

Sour Howes

Sour Howes

Photo: Andrew Robertson (1)

Wall stile in between Sour Howes and Sallows

Wall stile in between Sour Howes and Sallows

Photo: Dave Wainwright (23)

The summit of Sour Howes

The summit of Sour Howes

Photo: Brian Goreman (1)

Approaching Sour Howes from Capple Howe

Approaching Sour Howes from Capple Howe

Photo: Dave Wainwright (21)

High Pike from Sour Howes

High Pike from Sour Howes

Photo: David Hayter (286)

Sign near Ullthwaite Bridge at the start of the route up Sour Howes and Sallows

Sign near Ullthwaite Bridge at the start of the route up Sour Howes and Sallows

Photo: Dave Wainwright (9)

Backstone Barrow with Troutbeck beyond from the lower slopes of Sour Howes

Backstone Barrow with Troutbeck beyond from the lower slopes of Sour Howes

Photo: Neil Milling (13)

Troutbeck from Sour Howes

Troutbeck from Sour Howes

Photo: David Hayter (284)


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