The Knott (Stainton Fell)

About The Knott (Stainton Fell)

The Knott, part of Stainton Fell, is a lovely little summit in the Southern Fells near Muncaster. At 331m, it's a modest climb offering a peaceful escape from the often-crowded central fells, perfect for a quieter day's walk in the south-west.

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• •Standing at 331 metres (1086 feet), The Knott comfortably makes it over the 1000-foot mark that nearly all of Wainwright's main fells surpass. It's one of the more modest summits in the Southern Fells, which makes it perfect for a shorter day out.
• •You'll find this fell in the Southern Fells, a region famous for giants like Scafell Pike, the highest point in England. The Knott, however, sits in a much quieter part of the area, close to the historic Muncaster Castle on the coast.
• •This fell isn't one of the original 214 Wainwrights, but is instead featured in his supplementary guide, 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland'. These fells are often quieter gems located on the very fringe of the national park.
• •The name 'Knott' is quite common for hills in the Lake District, which is why this one often has the 'Stainton Fell' clarifier to distinguish it from others. It's a reminder of how local names can repeat across different valleys and regions.
• •Being a lower fell in the south-western corner of the Lakes gives it a different character from the high central peaks. Fells in this area often provide great views that stretch out towards the coast as well as back inland to the higher mountains.