Howtown

Ullswater & East · Village

Howtown is a steamer stop and walking hamlet on Ullswater’s eastern shore — a hotel, a jetty, and the start of the lakeshore path to Glenridding. Hallin Fell rises immediately behind. Most people ...

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About Howtown

Howtown is a steamer stop and walking hamlet on Ullswater’s eastern shore — a hotel, a jetty, and the start of the lakeshore path to Glenridding. Hallin Fell rises immediately behind. Most people arrive by boat, which is as it should be.

Famous for

  • Steamer jetty
  • Start of the Howtown–Glenridding walk
  • Hallin Fell

Lakes & water nearby

Fells & mountains

  • Hallin Fell
  • Place Fell
  • Steel Knotts

Walks from here

All 214 Wainwrights →

  • Short climb, enormous lake view; one of the best effort-to-reward ratios in the Lakes.

  • Lakeshore to Glenridding 3–4 hrs

    National Trust path, undulating and beautiful; steamer one way is the usual plan.

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Howtown Hotel
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Howtown Hotel

Quiet hotel-inn on Ullswater's eastern shore, by the steamer pier. The lakeshore path to Glenridding...

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Waterside House Campsite
Camping & Caravaning

Waterside House Campsite

Farm camping on Ullswater's eastern shore toward Howtown - a quieter alternative to Pooley Bridge's ...

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Sandwick hamlet
01 Sep

Sandwick hamlet

Lakeshore hamlet on the Howtown-Glenridding path. Dates can shift year to year - always confirm time...

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