Knott

Knott is a mountain summit in the Lake District that reaches 710 meters and features rocky outcrops and steep slopes throughout its profile. The terrain shapes the surrounding northern English landscape and creates distinct visual character from different angles.

The mountain has served as a geographical marker for shepherds and travelers navigating the Lake District for centuries. This role as a landmark shaped how local people understood and moved through the surrounding terrain over time.

Local hiking groups regularly organize guided walks to Knott's summit, maintaining traditional mountaineering practices in the Lake District region.

The summit can be reached through multiple marked trails, with the eastern approach offering a more gradual route for those with less hiking experience. Weather conditions vary with the seasons, so proper footwear and layers are essential for any visit.

On clear days, visitors can see all the way to the Irish Sea in one direction and to the Pennines mountain range in the other. This view spans two distinct geological regions from a single vantage point.

Elevation above the sea: 710 m

GPS coordinates: 54.68695,-3.09331

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22