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Climbing & bouldering crags · North West England

Brown Howe Quarry

In or near Bowmanstead.

Brown Howe Quarry — a climbing crag in england north west.

Put-in on Coniston Water for the Crake - geograph.org.uk - 3439371

Andy Waddington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Newby Bridge Halt · 9.0 km

About

Brown Howe Quarry is a climbing crag located in england north west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brown Howe Quarry is a climbing crag located in North-West England. It offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for climbers. The crag features a rugged landscape typical of the region, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. Visitors can expect a mix of natural rock formations and established routes in a scenic outdoor setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.3088, -3.0948
Parish
Blawith and Subberthwaite
Postcode
LA12 8DW
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Newby Bridge Halt9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brown Howe Quarry?
Brown Howe Quarry is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8DW), in the parish of Blawith and Subberthwaite.
What is Brown Howe Quarry?
Brown Howe Quarry — a climbing crag in england north west.
How do I get to Brown Howe Quarry?
The nearest railway station is Newby Bridge Halt, about 9.0 km away. The nearest town is Bowmanstead. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8DW.
Is Brown Howe Quarry a protected site?
Yes — Brown Howe Quarry is part of the Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Brown Howe Quarry?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8DW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.