Raven Howe

About Raven Howe

Situated on the high, grassy plateau of the Far Eastern Fells, this 718m summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Patterdale peaks. It sits on the ridge between High Raise and The Knott, providing a grandstand view into the deep, glacial troughs of Rampsgill and Martindale.

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• •The name is derived from the Old Norse words 'hrafn' and 'haugr', translating as the raven's hill or mound. This reflects the heavy Norse influence on the nomenclature of the Lake District, where a 'howe' typically denotes a distinct rise or hillock on a larger ridge.
• •Listed as a Synge, this peak is part of a classification system established by Tim Synge in 1995. It identifies summits with at least 15 metres of prominence, making it a primary target for walkers who have moved beyond the more mainstream Lakeland lists.
• •From the summit cairn, there is a clear, plunging view down into Rampsgill. This is one of the Lake District's classic glacial hanging valleys; it remains remarkably isolated and roadless, often holding onto snow long after the surrounding lower valleys have thawed.
• •The hill occupies a strategic position overlooking the Martindale Deer Forest. This area is home to the oldest pure-bred red deer herd in England, and the summit provides an excellent vantage point for spotting the herd grazing the slopes of neighbouring Rest Dodd and the Nab.
• •It is a summit that confirms the Lake District's naming conventions were less about poetic flourish and more a literal census of the only wildlife hardy enough to tolerate the persistent mist on this exposed ridge.