Lake District
Red Knott
452M
1482FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
501st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North Western Fells
Prominence
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2m
Nearest Town
Stair
Geology
The ground here consists of hardened mud and gritty sandstone. These layers of the Buttermere and Robinson formations provide the sturdy foundation for your hike.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.5509°N
Longitude
3.2058°W
Did You Know?
- •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.