Lake District
The Knott
332M
1089FT
About The Knott
Rising above the Duddon Valley in the Lake District’s quieter south-west corner, this rocky Synge summit offers a rugged character despite its modest 332-metre height. Often overlooked in favour of the neighbouring Furness Fells, the ascent provides an intimate perspective on the craggy Dunnerdale landscape and the winding River Duddon below.
Key Statistics
Rank
718th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Seathwaite
Geology
You are walking over layers of hardened volcanic ash and sandstone. These rugged rocks were formed by powerful explosions and debris from ancient eruptions.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
54.3288°N
Longitude
3.1652°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Old Norse 'knutr', meaning a hard knot or rocky outcrop, which perfectly describes this craggy protrusion on the skyline of the Dunnerdale Fells.
- •While it was not included in Alfred Wainwright's Seven Guides, it is classified as a Synge—one of the Lakeland summits identified by Tim Synge as worthy of attention despite their smaller stature.
- •The summit offers a distinctively clear view of the conical peak of Caw to the north and looks directly down onto the lush, wooded floor of the Duddon Valley.
- •The surrounding slopes are steeped in agricultural history, featuring ancient drystone wall enclosures that have served local hill farmers for centuries.
- •Choosing to meet a fellow walker at 'The Knott' in the Lake District requires precision, as there are at least five other summits with the exact same name scattered across the county.