Red Knott

Red Knott is a modest summit in the North Western Fells, reaching a height of 452 metres. You'll find it located near the hamlet of Stair, offering a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours.

• •Standing at 452 metres, it translates to 1483 feet. This places it among the smaller fells in the Lake District, but it's still a decent leg-stretcher for an afternoon walk.
• •It's officially part of the North Western Fells, a region famously documented by Alfred Wainwright. This area is known for its wonderfully complex and often rugged character, even on the smaller tops.
• •The name 'Knott' is a common feature in Cumbrian place names, usually referring to a rocky hill or crag. So, its name quite literally means 'red rocky hill', which likely describes the colour of its rock or soil.
• •While not one of the 214 fells in Wainwright's main list, Red Knott is classed as a 'Birkett'. This is a separate list compiled by Bill Birkett that includes all the fells over 1,000 feet in the Lake District.
• •Its location near the hamlet of Stair places it in the beautiful Newlands Valley. This is a quieter corner of the Lakes, often overlooked by those heading for bigger, more famous peaks like Catbells or Causey Pike.