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The Calf Summit (Howgill Fells)

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The Calf Summit (Howgill Fells)

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Anyone who has journeyed into Cumbria by train on the West Coast Mainline, or driven into the county via the M6 for that matter, will be familiar with the Howgill …

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    December 13, 2019

    Hiking

    The highest of the Howgill Fells, The Calf sits in both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the county of Cumbria. It’s a green, flat-topped hill, whose best ascent follows Cautley Holme Beck past the 650-foot (198 m) Cautley Spout waterfall to finish with a panorama that includes the Yorkshire Three Peaks and many miles of Lake District skyline.

    October 26, 2020

    Hiking

    The Calf is the highest point of the Howgill Fells which are in eastern Cumbria. The Dales High Way crosses the Howgills from north to south and passes right over the Calf. Unfortunately I didn't get the views when I visited in October 2020 on my long walk from Sheffield to Cockermouth but I'll definitely be returning!

    June 26, 2021

    Mountain biking

    The highest peak in The Howgills, in the Yorkshire Dales but in Cumbria!

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    1. Cautley Spout & The Calf loop from The Cross Keys Pub — Howgill Fells

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    03:29

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    Hike the difficult 9.5-mile Fell Head, The Calf and Whin's End loop from Fairmile Gate for panoramic views in the Yorkshire Dales.
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    Elevation 670 m

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    Location: Sedbergh, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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