North Pennines
Langdale Knott
477M
1565FT
About Langdale Knott
Rising above the quiet Langdale valley in the Howgill Fells, this steep, grassy Tump offers a classic taste of the range’s velvet-like terrain. It serves as a northern sentinel to the higher fells, providing a focused view back towards the Lune Valley and the distant silhouette of the Lake District mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
195th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Newbiggin on Lune
Geology
The ground here is part of the Coniston Group. It is made of solid layers of sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone that form the fell's foundation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY659020
Latitude
54.4094°N
Longitude
2.4590°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Old Norse, with 'lang-dalr' meaning long valley and 'knott' (from knūtr) describing a rocky or rounded hill, perfectly capturing its position overlooking the deep trough of the northern Langdale.
- •This hill is frequently bagged as part of a northern Howgills circuit, often paired with the neighbouring West Fell and Simon’s Seat for a walk that avoids the busier paths near Sedbergh.
- •The summit provides a clear, uncrowded vantage point looking southeast toward the high heart of the range, specifically the steep, pleated western flanks of The Calf.
- •While often overlooked in favour of the 600-metre peaks nearby, its status as a Tump confirms it has a distinct drop on all sides, making the pull up from the valley floor feel every bit of its 477 metres.
- •Walkers should double-check their maps before setting off; despite the name, there isn't a single piece of Lake District slate or a crowded car park in sight, as this Langdale is strictly quiet Howgill territory.