Great Howe (Longsleddale)

Area:Lake District - Far Eastern Fells
County:Westmorland and Furness
Country:England
Classification:Birkett
Height:494m (with a drop of 2m)
Maps:OL7(N) Explorer or 90 Landranger
Grid Ref:NY489064         Hills nearby: 5km 10km 20km
Summit:rock - photo
Notes:rock is 5cm higher than rock 12m W at NY 48922 06422 and c 50cm higher than ground 45m SW at NY 48891 06388
Daylight:dawn 04:10, sunrise 04:58, sunset 21:16, dusk 22:05

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Great Howe from the path to Grey Crag
Great Howe from the path to Grey Crag


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