Gummer's How, Mountain summit in Lake District, England
The 321-meter high mountain presents exposed rock formations at the top, with forested lower slopes and moorland sections near the summit point.
The name derives from Old Norse word 'haugr' meaning hill, reflecting the influence of Nordic settlers in the Lake District during medieval times.
Author Alfred Wainwright included this mountain in his book 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland' as an accessible peak for beginning hikers and older visitors.
The trail starts at Astley's Plantation car park, located 700 meters from the summit, with steps facilitating the ascent through woodland and rocky sections.
From the summit marked by an Ordnance Survey trig point, visitors observe panoramic views of Windermere, Coniston Fells, Central Fells, and Morecambe Bay.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 321 m
GPS coordinates: 54.28835,-2.93789
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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