Lake District
Belles Knott
491M
1610FT
About Belles Knott
Rising as a sharp, rocky outcrop above the popular waters of Easedale Tarn, this minor Central Fell summit offers a rugged character that belies its modest height. It provides a distinctive vantage point over the Grasmere valley, often visited as a brief, craggy detour by walkers ascending toward the higher ground of Sergeant Man.
Key Statistics
Rank
437th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Central Fells
Prominence
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19m
Nearest Town
Elterwater
Geology
You are walking on layers of ancient volcanic ash and broken rock. These rugged foundations formed from explosive eruptions and sands washed down from early volcanoes.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY297085
Latitude
54.4678°N
Longitude
3.0858°W
Did You Know?
- •The term 'Knott' is a common Lake District place-name derived from the Old Norse 'knutr', referring to a hard, rocky hill or craggy outcrop, which perfectly describes this fell’s bouldery profile.
- •As a Synge classification, it is recognised by peak-baggers following Tim Synge’s list of Lake District hills, offering a quieter, more intricate alternative to the busier thoroughfares nearby.
- •The summit provides an excellent bird's-eye perspective of Easedale Tarn, allowing walkers to look directly down into the glacial cwm and across to the 'Lion and the Lamb' rock formation on Helm Crag.
- •Positioned on the ascent toward Codale Tarn, the hill acts as a natural balcony, offering a sense of scale and ruggedness that is surprisingly pronounced for a peak under 500 metres.
- •It remains one of the more anonymous summits in the Central Fells, frequently admired as a dramatic landscape feature by thousands of visitors who never actually learn its name.