Whinlatter (Brown How) is a 517m fell in the north west Lake District. The summit is marked by a wind shelter with a little stone seat. A great place to stop out of the wind and enjoy a snack and the lovely view! The highest point of Whinlatter is a little further along (at 525m) but it was the Brown How top the Alfred Wainwright chose to include in his guidebooks.

David Howells

June 22, 2021

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A great location with great views on a sunny day. There is no defined footpath marked on OS to the top but there is a defined path traversing the hill from East to West or vice versa. Cool shelter on the top.

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1. Lord's Seat summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

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2. Whinlatter Top – Whinlatter (Brown How) Summit loop from Thornthwaite

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250m

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3. Barf Summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 570 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Location: Lorton, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Summit shelter at Whinlatter (Brown How)

1. Lord's Seat summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

2. Whinlatter Top – Whinlatter (Brown How) Summit loop from Thornthwaite

3. Barf Summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

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