Lake District
Knotts
406M
1332FT
About Knotts
Rising above the northern reaches of Ullswater, this 406-metre summit offers a quiet vantage point within the Far Eastern Fells. As a Synge-classified peak, it provides a more intimate perspective of the lake than its higher neighbours, with a character defined by rocky outcrops and grassy slopes typical of the area.
Key Statistics
Rank
593rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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8
Nearest Town
Askham
Geology
You are stepping across ancient lava flows and layers of compacted volcanic ash. This rugged ground is made of hardened volcanic rock and sand.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.5764°N
Longitude
2.8034°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Old Norse knutr, meaning a crag or rocky hill, a term frequently used across the Lake District to describe distinct, rugged outcrops that punctuate smoother grassy ridges.
- •It is featured in Tim Synge’s The Lakeland Fells, a comprehensive guide that documents the smaller tops often overlooked by those focusing solely on the major Wainwright peaks.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an excellent view of Ullswater’s northern reach, looking past the wooded slopes of Watermillock toward the distant, long ridge of the North Pennines and Cross Fell.
- •Located on the fringes of the Gowbarrow Fell area, this top provides a peaceful escape from the busy tourist trails around Aira Force while maintaining a grand sense of the Eastern Fell landscape.
- •With multiple hills named 'Knotts' scattered across the Lake District, reaching this particular 406-metre top proves you have either excellent navigational skills or a very specific checklist.