Walk & Talk Wednesday – Sallows (516m) and Sour Howes (483m)

Schedule

Wed Mar 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Junction with Dubbs Road | Windermere, EN

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All welcome but you should be fit enough to walk for 4 hours on uneven, mountainous terrain.
About this Event

Join us for a 'Walk & Talk Wednesday hosted by Maxine @maxine_greaves3

DISTANCE : 11km with around 375m of ascent and descent.

DURATION: Around 4 hours depending on the pace of the group, the weather and how many stops we have!

MEETING : 10am start time from the junction of Dubbs Road with Moorhowe Road (LA23 1JT?). Please note there is limited parking so please car share if possible and park sensibly.

COST : FREE

WALK DESCRIPTION:

We will start by walking up the Dubbs Road and the Garburn Pass track. After summiting Sallows and Sour Howes, we will descend to the Dubbs Road back to the cars.

All welcome, but you should be fit enough to walk for around 4 hours on uneven, mountainous terrain. Both the ascent and descent are steep in places but the walk will be at a gentle pace with plenty of pauses to look at the views. And we will stop for snacks/lunch.


PLEASE BRING:

Lunch and snacks

Water/drink of choice. It would be a good idea to bring a hot drink.

Good walking boots/shoes, comfortable clothing (not jeans), a waterproof jacket and trousers and hats/gloves/extra layers/sunscreen. Walking poles may be useful.

Any Medic*tion you may need.


Please note, if the weather is bad Maxine may change the route or cancel the walk.

Meet / event organisers and hosts assume no responsibility for anyone attending any community meet / event. This walk is led by volunteers. The Community, organisers and hosts will not be held responsible for any accident, injury, or loss occurring as a result of any community meet / event or in connection with travel to such meet / event, however caused. When you join a walk or other meet / event, you indicate that you accept these conditions and accept that no legal liability is accepted by the community, organisers or hosts in the event of accident or injury, however caused.

By registering to this walk you have agreed to the terms and conditions.

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Where is it happening?

Junction with Dubbs Road, Moorhowe Road, Windermere, United Kingdom

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