Highlight • Viewpoint
Great Knott (696 m)
Mountaineering
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Hiking
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(2)
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David Howells
June 16, 2026
Hiking
Great Knott is a 696-metre (2,283 feet) peak that sits on the ridge connecting Bowfell to Esk Pike. Its position on this rugged and dramatic ridgeline gives you outstanding views of the Langdale Valley and up towards Crinkly Crags. It is one of the UK's designated Nuttalls.
Shotmess115
May 6, 2024
Mountaineering
Amazing views on a clear day of crinkle crags
Freyja Bean
October 22, 2024
Mountaineering
Beautiful views all around
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Great Knott (696 m)
7
hikers
12.3km
05:06
740m
740m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
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Elevation 750 m
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