Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Kentmere
Sallows and Sour Howes from Staveley
These two fells sit between Kentmere and Troutbeck without belonging to either valley's usual round, so you get proper Lakeland ridge running with almost nobody else on it.
Distance
19.3 km
Ascent
480 m
Descent
480 m
Max elevation
514 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
4h – 5h 20m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
LA8 9LR
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A quiet 19.3km loop from Staveley up Garburn Pass to two of the Lake District's gentler summits, Sallows and Sour Howes, with 169m of climbing and views into Kentmere and Troutbeck from ground you'll likely have to yourself.
Hazards & notes
Sallows and Sour Howes are broad, grassy and largely featureless, so it's easy to drift off the intended line in mist despite the lack of technical ground. Garburn Pass can be badly rutted by trail bike use in places.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/kentmere/sallows-and-sour-howes-from-staveley
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