Pianet Knott

Rising above the lower reaches of Eskdale, this modest Southern Fell offers a rugged, heathery character typical of the region's quieter corners. It provides a manageable climb for those seeking solitude away from the busier Wasdale trails, rewarding walkers with a unique perspective on the granite-strewn landscapes of the Esk valley.

• •The name 'Pianet' is the traditional Cumbrian dialect term for a magpie, suggesting this rocky outcrop was once a notable haunt for the birds.
• •It is classified as a Synge, one of the fells documented by Tim Sullivan in his guide to the Lake District, which highlights summits overlooked by Alfred Wainwright’s more famous Pictorial Guides.
• •The summit offers an intimate view of the winding River Esk as it snakes toward the coast, framed by the massive, craggy silhouettes of Scafell and Slight Side to the north.
• •The terrain features a mix of bracken-covered slopes and small, glaciated rocky outcrops that require surprisingly careful navigation in misty conditions despite the hill's modest height.
• •While it may lack the prestige of the nearby three-thousand-footers, the lack of a worn path means you are far more likely to encounter a stray Herdwick than another human being.