Sallows from Garburn Pass

Sallows

Height516m (1,693ft)

Prominence69m (226ft)

RegionFar Eastern Fells

Climbed2 Times

Situated in the upland area south of Garburn Pass—locally known as Kentmere Park and Applethwaite Common—Sallows is often overlooked by walkers who focus their efforts on the higher fells to the north. Yet, as Wainwright noted, it remains a worthwhile destination, particularly for those seeking a more secluded vantage point.

"For most walkers, the fells proper in this region start at Garburn Pass and rise to the north, but there are two hills, twins almost immediately to the south of the Pass worth a mention although these are not strictly walkers' territory. The higher of the two is named Sallows, and has much more merit as a viewpoint." — A. Wainwright

The summit itself is characterised by a 30-foot-long mound of shale, topped by a remarkably modest cairn—one of the smallest you might encounter in the district. Despite its lower altitude, the position of Sallows rewards the visitor with excellent westward views, stretching across to the Coniston Old Man and Scafell ranges.

Sallows' summit

Trip Reports

Sallows & Sour Howes25/01/2015

The Kentmere Round18/07/2013

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