The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

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The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

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The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

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13.0km

640m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.75 km

The Calf Summit (Howgill Fells)

Highlight • Trail

The highest of the Howgill Fells, The Calf sits in both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the county of Cumbria. It’s a green, flat-topped hill, whose best ascent follows Cautley Holme Beck past the 650-foot (198 m) Cautley Spout waterfall to finish with a panorama that includes the Yorkshire Three Peaks and many miles of Lake District skyline.

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8.87 km

Arant Haw summit cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Arant Haw is a fell in the Howgill range. The Howgills are a wonderful collection of rolling hills in the east of Cumbria. Unfortunately I didn't get the views on this occasion but I'm looking forward to returning in better weather.

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12.8 km

Sedbergh Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Sedburgh is a delightful little town with an olde worlde feel. It is England's official book town, so if you're in the market for timeless literature or modern classics, you'll find a shop to suit your tastes. The Main Street and cobbled lanes are well worth exploring. Independent gear shop The Sleepy Elephant (named in honour of Wainwright's description of the Howgills) is a particular highlight.

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

5.08 km

2.32 km

482 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

4.21 km

2.45 km

376 m

306 m

175 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

9°C

3°C

28 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

September 28, 2022,Brant Fell Common

Tour overview: ‘Brant’ means ‘steep’ in Anglo-Saxon which gives you a good idea of the nature of this walk. But you will be rewarded for your efforts on a clear day with spectacular views – stretching towards Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, Blackpool and the coast, the Lake District, and Upper Wensleydale.

May 21, 2023,Brant Fell Common

The area you are about to walk on, is managed carefully by Commoners who collectively graze their livestock (sheep and cows) on Commons. Each flock has a heaf where they stay without fencing. This use of land for pasture has protected landscapes for over 1,000 years. Grazing maintains the balance of the delicate upland ecosystems, ensuring the survival of thousands …