How high is Sharp Haw?

Sharp Haw is 356 metres (1168ft) above sea level.

What is the prominence of Sharp Haw?

Sharp Haw has a topographic prominence of 168 metres.

What hill classification is Sharp Haw?

Sharp Haw is classified as: Marilyn, Hump, Tump.

What is the grid reference for Sharp Haw?

The OS grid reference for Sharp Haw is SD959552.

Are there trail running routes up Sharp Haw?

Yes — there are 4 routes on Trail Running Planet that summit Sharp Haw.

Sharp Haw

356m

Height

168m

Prominence

SD959552

OS grid ref

Central Pennines

Range

Sharp Haw is a 356m summit in England, classified as a Marilyn, Hump and Tump. Its topographic prominence of 168m makes it a prominent peak in Central Pennines. As a Marilyn, Sharp Haw has a topographic prominence of at least 150m, making it a significant standalone summit. There are currently 4 trail running routes on Trail Running Planet that summit Sharp Haw, with free GPX downloads available for all of them.

4 routes that summit Sharp Haw

MODERATE

Sharp Haw from Skipton

13.9km · 323m climb · Loop

Sharp Haw looks unremarkable from a distance and then turns into a proper short, steep pull right at the end - a disproportionate amount of summit feeling for a hill this size.

Checked Jun 2026

EXPERT

Skipton 6 Peaks

42.0km · 1,251m climb · Loop

Six distinct summits in one big day, a proper local challenge that strings together the gritstone crags and moors ringing Skipton.

Checked Jul 2026

EXPERT

Fountains Fell, Pen-y-ghent, Malham and Pennine Way from Skipton

87.0km · 2,081m climb · Loop

You string together the greatest hits of the southern Dales in one enormous loop: Gordale Scar, the summit of Pen-y-ghent, Fountains Fell and Malham Tarn, all on foot from Skipton.

Checked Jul 2026

EXPERT

Skipton Round

96.5km · 2,428m climb · Loop

You circle Skipton on a huge loop through the quieter country of Craven, linking moor edge, riverside and old field paths that most runners pass through but never string together.