Twenty times we've been up Silver How, in sun, snow and rain. We've carried our children to the summit and also camped wild by the tarns. It's a delightful expedition and when you've seen Grasmere from the summit rocks you too will be back again and again.
LOCATION: Grasmere, South Lake District
START: Grasmere church car park
Grid ref: NY337074 Postcode: LA229SN
DISTANCE: 4.5 miles
GRADE: Moderate with a steady ascent, confusing in mist
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - English Lakes, South East Landranger 90
REFRESHMENTS: Spoilt for choice in Grasmere village
EN ROUTE: Brigstone Moss, Lang How, Allan Bank
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News