Swirl How grid reference
Swirl How is a 802 m (2,633 ft) summit in Lake District S, Westmorland and Furness, England, listed as a Wainwright, Hewitt and Nuttall. Its summit grid reference is NY 27281 00555. The nearest postcode is LA21 8HX, 2.5 km away in the LA21 district.
Grid reference
NY 272 005
- 6-figure
- NY 272 005
- 8-figure
- NY 2728 0055
- 10-figure
- NY 27281 00555
- Lat/long
- 54.395253, -3.121507
- Lat/long (DMS)
- 54° 23′ 42.9″ N 003° 07′ 17.4″ W
- Eastings, northings
- 327281, 500555
- Height
- 802 m / 2,633 ft
- Lists
- Wainwrights, Hewitts, Nuttalls
Map of Swirl How
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Summit position and height from the Database of British and Irish Hills. Mountain weather changes fast: carry a map and compass, and in an emergency call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue, and read out your grid reference.
Nearby summits
- Great Carrs785 m · 444 m north-west
- Black Sails745 m · 1.0 km east
- Grey Friar773 m · 1.3 km west
- Wetherlam763 m · 1.6 km east
- Brim Fell796 m · 2.0 km south
- The Old Man of Coniston (Coniston Old Man)802 m · 2.7 km south
- Dow Crag778 m · 2.9 km south
- Cold Pike700 m · 3.2 km north
Nearest postcode
LA21 8HX is the closest postcode to the summit, 2.5 km away. See the LA21 postcode district for the surrounding area.