Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows up Sour Howes: route map, distance and time
483 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY427032
Sour Howes is a 483 m grassy fell north of Windermere, a quiet top above Troutbeck walked with Sallows from Garburn Pass.
Climb Garburn Pass, cross grass to Sallows, then head south-west to Sour Howes.
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows at a glance
| Distance | 5.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 402 m |
| Time up | 1h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Troutbeck village |
| Start grid reference | NY 411 029 |
| Summit grid reference | NY427032 |
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- The Haybarn Inn0.5 km
- Mortal Man0.5 km
- Queen's Head Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Post Office0.6 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- YHA Windermere Campsite1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 25m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:47, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:20 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 14:17 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sour Howes summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sour Howes right now. The main Sour Howes page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sour Howes forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sour Howes
Sour Howes is a 483 m grassy fell north of Windermere, a quiet top above Troutbeck walked with Sallows from Garburn Pass. More about Sour Howes, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sallows (516 m), 1.2 km north-east
Challenges that include Sour Howes
More walks from Troutbeck village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Troutbeck via Nanny Lane up Baystones
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Froswick
- Troutbeck via the Garburn Pass up Sallows
- Troutbeck valley round up Troutbeck Tongue
- Troutbeck via Garburn Pass up Yoke
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 411 029, the summit at NY427032), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows: questions and answers
How far is Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows?
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows is 5.3 km one way to the summit of Sour Howes, with 402 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.6 km.
How long does Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows take?
About 1h 45m to the summit of Sour Howes and 2h 45m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 3h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows?
Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows starts from Troutbeck village. The grid reference is NY 411 029.
Is Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows today?
By 14:20 at the latest. Sunset on Sour Howes today is 18:05, Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows takes about 2h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Troutbeck via Garburn Pass and Sallows?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).