Silver How stands high over Grasmere

Silver How

Height395m (1,296ft)

Prominence28m (92ft)

RegionCentral Fells

Climbed2 Times

"A lovely name for a lovely fell: Silver How is delightful. Not because the summit is remarkable, except for the view. It is the rough slopes that delight the eye, especially on the Grasmere side, the interaction of crag and conifer is landscape artistry at its best." — A. Wainwright

Rising directly above the picturesque village of Grasmere, Silver How is one of the most delightful lower fells in the Central District. Its name derives from the Old Norse word haugr, meaning a hill or mound. Though topographically part of the long, undulating eastern shoulder extending from Blea Rigg, it holds an independent chapter in Wainwright's pictorial guides thanks to its distinct character and charm.

The fell's lower slopes feature a picturesque tapestry of craggy bluffs, bracken, and coniferous woodland tumbling down towards Grasmere water and Chapel Stile.

The summit cairn provides a wonderful view into the valley

The high point is marked by a large, tumbled stone cairn resting upon a grassy knoll. Positioned directly above Grasmere, the summit commands outstanding, classic views looking down over the lake, taking in the vale of Rydal, the Langdale Pikes, and the surrounding central horseshoe.

Trip Reports

Blea Rigg & Silver How22/01/2017

Silver How & Loughrigg Fell26/05/2014

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