The dome of Round How seen from the Corridor Route
Round How
Round How is a fascinating, isolated rocky knoll that sits tucked away directly beneath the colossal shadow of the main Great End to Scafell Pike ridge line. Because it is completely dwarfed by the massive, brooding walls of its titanic neighbors, thousands of walkers march right past its base every week while navigating the popular thoroughly-traveled highway of the Corridor Route, completely oblivious to the unique perspective this little peak has to offer.
Topographically, Round How is an absolute gem. It stands out in the immediate landscape as a beautifully distinct, circular dome of rough volcanic rock that pushes up proudly from the high marshy shelf of the plateau. Because it boasts just enough independent definition to provide a distinct drop-off on all sides, it is officially classified as an independent peak on the Nuttall list—making it a mandatory detour for dedicated baggers willing to step off the beaten track to find the quieter corners of the fells.
Round How's summit looking towards Great Gable
The true summit features a modest, small pile of loose rocks perched on the raw, glaciated bedrock of the dome. What makes this unassuming stop so incredibly rewarding is its magnificent, immersive panoramic view. Because it sits suspended right in the central cradle of the high fells, standing by the rocks provides an extraordinarily intimate look straight across the empty air to the iconic profile of Great Gable, while the soaring, dark crags of the Scafells frame the rest of the skyline in a breathtaking amphitheatre of stone.
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