Silver How near Grasmere
Location:
1.5km SW of Grasmere. Part of the ridge running northwest to southeast, separating the valleys of Langdale and Grasmere
Grid Reference: NY 326 065, Central Fells
Site description:
A steep sided fell overlooking Grasmere. Part of the Blea Rigg ridge. Altitude 394m.
Geology:
Impermeable Borrowdale Volcanics (Tuffs).
Ecology:
Sheep fescue, bracken and upland herbs are found on the top with bog species in the wetter areas among them parsley fern. Trees are found on the lower slopes.
Level of use:
Moderate
Its network of paths gives access to the Langdale and Grasmere valleys and routes up to Blea Rigg.
Techniques used to fix the path:
Stablising and landscaping side banks
Pitching - before and after
Who did the work?:
National Trust
Cost
£23,750 plus volunteer labour contribution
Map
Silver How Case Study map (opens as PDF)
