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.

Ronnie

November 3, 2024

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Whinlatter (Brown How - Whinlatter) 517m P17.3 (1696ft) (DoBIH Hill ID: 2477) [JNSA s2446]

Lake District National Park Definitive List summit
County of Cumberland Definitive List summit

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Elevation 570 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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

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