Hazelgill Knott

About Hazelgill Knott

Rising from the northern reaches of the Howgill Fells, this rounded, grassy dome offers a quieter alternative to the popular paths around The Calf. Its steep, velvet-like slopes are characteristic of the range, providing an unfenced, wild feel for those navigating the high ridges between Bowderdale and the Langdale valley.

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• •The name is a relic of Old Norse influence in the area, combining 'gil' (a narrow ravine) and 'knottr' (a rocky hillock), likely referring to hazel trees that once lined the steep valley on its western flank.
• •The summit sits on a high, undulating ridge that forms the backbone of the northern Howgills, acting as a connecting point between the lower slopes of West Fell and the central massif of The Calf.
• •From the top, the view east looks directly down the long, glacial trench of Bowderdale, while the western horizon is dominated by the Lake District fells across the Lune Valley.
• •The Dales High Way, a 90-mile long-distance route from Saltaire to Appleby, traverses these high ridges, bringing walkers past the hill’s eastern slopes on the final leg toward the Eden Valley.
• •The uniform green slopes offer excellent walking but very few landmarks; it is a place where one distinctive clump of grass looks remarkably like every other clump of grass when the mist rolls in.