The Howk

The Howk is one of the most beautiful, and yet unknown places in the Lakedistrict. It was created by glacial meltwater, the force of which has carved the limestone rock into a gorge. Small waterfalls gush out of the limestone cliff face.

The gorge is dark and damp, a perfect place for the ferns, moses and ivy which grow here. Stepping into the gorge is like entering a small rainforest...