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Castle Howe hillfort

Open accesson open access land, where the right to roam applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Castle Howe hillfort is one of 33 castles the Albion Guide charts in Cumbria. It sits within the Lake District National Park. The closest station is Windermere, 12.5 km to the east.

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Photo of the Lake District, a National Park in Cumbria, north west England.Iconic

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England's highest mountains and deepest lakes — the fells that invented British hillwalking.

Photo of Blea Tarn, a tarn near Chapel Stile in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.Iconic

Blea Tarn

Tarn near Chapel Stile

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1.3 km N

Photo: Wetherlam, a 763m Lake District fell near Little Langdale, Cumbria, north west England.Highlight

Wetherlam

Wainwright · Hewitt near Little Langdale

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Photo: Wrynose Pass, a viewpoint near Chapel Stile in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.Iconic

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Viewpoint near Chapel Stile

A narrow high pass linking the Duddon and Little Langdale valleys, meeting Hardknott at the Three Shire Stone.

2.4 km W

Photo of Great Langdale, a landmark near Chapel Stile in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.Highlight

Great Langdale

Landmark near Chapel Stile

The dramatic glaciated valley beneath the Langdale Pikes, the classic base for Lakeland walking and climbing.

2.7 km N

Photo of Colwith Force, a waterfall near Little Langdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.Highlight

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Waterfall near Little Langdale

A wooded 40-foot fall in several stages on the Brathay in Little Langdale, one of the more easily reached falls.

2.7 km E