Lake District
Round How
631M
2070FT
About Round How
This rounded grassy dome sits on the high ridge connecting The Knott to Rest Dodd in the Far Eastern Fells. At 630 metres, it offers a quiet, elevated perspective over the deep trough of Rampsgill and the craggy eastern flanks of High Street, providing a peaceful detour for Synge baggers.
Key Statistics
Rank
233rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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6
Nearest Town
Glenridding
Geology
Round How is formed from the Froswick Tuff. This rugged rock consists of ancient volcanic ash and small stony fragments settled during explosive eruptions.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.5408°N
Longitude
2.9170°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'How' is derived from the Old Norse 'haugr', meaning a hill or mound; 'Round How' is therefore a literal description of its profile when viewed from the surrounding ridges.
- •It is most easily visited as a brief diversion from the path between The Knott and Rest Dodd, serving as an airy vantage point above the head of the Hayeswater valley.
- •From the summit, walkers can look directly down the length of Rampsgill towards Martindale, a valley home to the oldest red deer herd in England, which has occupied these fells since Norman times.
- •The hill is classified as a Synge, one of the additional Lake District tops identified by Tim Synge to provide a more exhaustive list of summits than the original Wainwright guides.
- •In an area of the Far Eastern Fells notorious for its saturated peat hags, Round How serves as a rare, reliably dry sanctuary where you can briefly escape the sensation of walking through a giant, mossy sponge.