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

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Trail Magazine

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.

Adventurer Nic

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!

Ben

June 26, 2021

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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

10.0km

03:29

540m

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

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2. The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

13.0km

04:24

640m

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

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3. Fell Head, The Calf and Whin's End loop from Fairmile Gate

15.2km

05:20

830m

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

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The Calf Summit (Howgill Fells)

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

2. The Calf & Winder loop from Sedbergh — The Howgills

3. Fell Head, The Calf and Whin's End loop from Fairmile Gate

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