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Silver How from Grasmere — 4.9 km Running Route

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Silver How from Grasmere is a 4.9 km (3.0 miles) loop in Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England: hilly, with 295 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Lake District National Park
295 mAscent
Paved20%Paved
5/5Hilly
Silver How from Grasmere running route
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Elevation

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Location: Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England

Embark on a challenging ascent from Grasmere to the summit of Silver How, a rewarding 4.9km route showcasing the diverse beauty of the Lake District. Beginning on solid tarmac, the path soon transitions to rugged rock and stone, before easing onto a mix of dirt and grass as you climb. Expect varied surfaces and a small ghyll crossing, all leading to panoramic views that make the effort truly worthwhile.

This run is ideal for those seeking a vibrant mixture of challenging uphill and rewarding vistas, offering a perfect training ground for hill repeats or simply an invigorating exploration of the fells. While the summit area can have confusing paths, this route guides you on a safer alternative, ensuring an enjoyable experience for runners looking to conquer a classic Lakeland peak.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.9 km loop in Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England with around 295 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Yes — seriously. It rates 5 out of 5 on our hill scale — long, steep climbing throughout. About 60 metres of climb per kilometre, 295 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 80% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 4.9 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

RichardSept 2025

Compact, full on run. Steep up, mix of grass and technical descent.

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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