Great How facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Great How |
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Summit cairn looking NW towards Yewbarrow
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 522 m (1,713 ft) |
| Prominence | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Parent peak | Scafell Pike |
| Listing | Dodd, Dewey, Birkett, Synge, Fellranger |
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 Great How
Location in Lake District
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| OS grid | NY187048 |
| Topo map | OS Outdoor Leisure 6 |
Great How (also called Great Howe) is a hill in the beautiful Lake District in England. It stands 522 meters (about 1,713 feet) tall. This hill is located in the northwest part of the Lake District. You can find it south of Scafell Pike, which is England's highest mountain. It is also east of a small lake called Burnmoor Tarn. Great How is part of the Borough of Copeland in Cumbria.
What is Great How?
Great How is a special kind of hill. It is known as a "fell" in the Lake District. People who love to hike and explore these hills often try to visit many of them.
How Great How is Classified
Great How is listed in several important guidebooks for hillwalkers. These lists help people discover different hills to climb.
- Fellranger: This means it's described in a series of books by a famous author named Richards. These books guide hikers through the Lake District.
- Dodd, Dewey, Birkett, and Synge: Great How is also on other special lists. These lists are created by different groups of hikers. They help keep track of hills based on their height or other features.
Interestingly, Great How is not on Alfred Wainwright's famous list of 214 fells. Wainwright was a very popular writer who wrote guides about the Lake District. Even though it's not on his list, Great How is still a great place to visit. It offers amazing views and a fun challenge for hikers.
