Lake District
nameless (School Knott)
247M
810FT
About nameless (School Knott)
Rising gently above Windermere, this accessible outcrop offers an exceptional effort-to-reward ratio. Its grassy slopes lead to a rocky crest, providing a grandstand view of the Langdale Pikes and the Coniston fells across the water. It is a quintessential Wainwright Outlying Fell, perfect for a short, scenic stroll.
Key Statistics
Rank
855th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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2
Nearest Town
Winster
Geology
You are walking on the Bannisdale Formation. This fell is built from alternating layers of hardened silt and mud, forming the solid foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.3628°N
Longitude
2.8811°W
Did You Know?
- •The hill derives its name from its historical ownership by Windermere Grammar School; the land was part of an endowment granted in the 17th century to support the local schoolmaster's salary. The term 'Knott' comes from the Old Norse 'knutr', typically referring to a small, rocky hill.
- •Alfred Wainwright included the hill in his final guide, 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland', where he praised it as a 'splendid viewpoint' and a perfect introductory walk for visitors arriving by train at the nearby Windermere station.
- •Just east of the summit lies School Knott Tarn, a picturesque but artificial body of water created by a small dam. It was originally intended to provide a steady water supply for the nearby town during the Victorian era.
- •The summit panorama is famously wide for such a low elevation, offering a clear line of sight over the full length of Windermere toward the distinctive skyline of the Langdale Pikes and the Scafell massif.
- •Due to its position overlooking the railway terminus, the summit is one of the few places in the Lake District where a walker can accurately monitor the punctuality of the Windermere branch line without needing a watch.