Arnside Knott, Limestone summit in Cumbria, England
Arnside Knott is a limestone summit in Cumbria, overlooking the Kent Estuary and the surrounding lowlands. The top is covered with open heather, juniper, and patches of mixed woodland, giving the hill a varied look across all seasons.
A golf club operated on the hill from 1906 until the start of World War II, when it closed for good. The land was never developed again and gradually returned to heathland and woodland over the following decades.
The hill is managed by the National Trust and grazed by Highland cattle to keep the open heathland in good condition. Visitors sometimes spot the cattle moving slowly across the slopes during a walk.
Several marked paths lead to the top from the village of Arnside, and a circular route takes around two hours to complete. Most sections are easy to follow, though some parts can be muddy after rain, so sturdy footwear is a good idea.
Arnside Knott holds the title of England's lowest Marilyn, a category for summits with at least 150 meters of topographic prominence above the surrounding terrain. Despite being a modest hill, this classification puts it in the same formal category as far taller peaks across Britain.
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