Howbarrow and Hampsfell

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Overview

A wonderful walk over Howbarrow and through fields and woods to Cartmel . Then climbing up to Hampsfell which is a recognized Wainwright Outlying Fell known for the "Hospice," a square stone shelter built in 1846 at its summit, which offers panoramic views over to Morecambe Bay from its rooftop. Then finally walking back down to Grange over Sands Train Station.

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:: 361.2m / 1185ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://lancasterramblers.org.uk

This walk meets at Lancaster Railway station at 10:00 to catch the 10:14 or 10:24 train to Cark and Cartmel.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 47169 61737
Nearest postcode:: LA1 5NL
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Lancaster Railway Station

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