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Gummer’s How

Walked on 04/01/2005

Start point: Gummer’s How Car Park (SD 390 877)

Gummer’s How Car Park – Gummer’s How (OF) – Gummer’s How Car Park

Weather: Sunny with a cold wind.

Today’s walk is a visit to Gummer’s How which is detailed in Wainwright’s Gummer’s How chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 44. After a very wet morning, surprisingly the sun shone in the afternoon – it was just too god to miss an opportunity for this short walk.

‘Here is a fellwalk in miniature, a little beauty, with heather, a few rocks to scramble on, soft couches for repose, a classic view and a rustic Ordnance column – just like the real thing.’ – AW: ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’

Gummer's How profile

Elevation profile of the route.

Gummer's How

Gummer's How route map.

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Gummer's How from Lakeside.

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The approach to Gummer's How.

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Looking across to Lakeside and Finsthwaite Heights.

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The Kent Estuary from the ascent of Gummer's How.

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The rustic Ordnance column...with young addition.

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Connie and Angus enjoy the view.

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The Coniston Fells across Windermere.

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Looking north to the head of Windermere, Esthwaite Water can be seen left of centre above Windermere.

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