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High Street summit – The Knott loop from Branstree

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High Street summit – The Knott loop from Branstree

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High Street summit – The Knott loop from Branstree

05:42

14.8km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.73 km

Small Water

Lake

2.64 km

View of Small Water and Haweswater from Nan Bield Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Nan Bield Pass gives access to the fells of the Kentmere Horseshoe from Mardale Head. It passes between the Wainwright summits of Mardale Ill Bell and Harter Fell and is a spectacular addition to any route. Rough underfoot, ringed by towering fells and with the dark pool of Small Water below, it's a lovely spot.

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3.06 km

View of Kentmere Reservoir and Valley

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If your doing the Kentmere Horseshoe this could be a great place for lunch. Great views towards Yoke, Froswick, ill crag and Kentmere Reservoir. It kept the wind gusts off us!

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3.59 km

Harter Fell (Mardale) Summit Cairn

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This is one of two Wainwright fells of the Lake District with the name Harter Fell, not to be confused with the Harter Fell of the Southern Lake District. The Mardale Harter Fell in the Far Eastern Lake District is 2,552 feet (779 m) high and the summit is marked by a cairn with iron posts included amongst the stones. The views of Haweswater from this fell are particularly mesmerising.

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5.38 km

Mardale Ill Bell summit cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mardale Ill Bell is a 2,490-foot (760 m) Wainwright in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District National Park. It sits above Blea Water and Small Water, two tarns in adjacent corries between Mardale Ill Bell and Mardale Head. The fell can be walked as part of the Kentmere Horseshoe, a brilliant day.

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6.85 km

High Street summit

Highlight • Historical Site

High Street summit, at 2,717 feet (828 m), is the highest point in the Far Eastern Fells. It's named after the Roman road that followed the high ground north to south along here. The High Street loop is an excellent run from Pooley Bridge towards Windermere or Ambleside. High Street features on the Joss Naylor Challenge route and several races.

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8.68 km

The Knott

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Knott is a 2,425-foot (739 m) Wainwright in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District. If you approach this fell from Rampsgill Head then the ascent is very short as you've done all the hard work already! The Knott is a popular short detour on the Coast to Coast trail and it's very worthwhile for the spectacular views. A dry stone wall runs up the spine of this fell.

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9.39 km

Rampsgill Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rampsgill Head is a 2,598-foot (792 m) Wainwright in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District. For the peak bagger, it's a Nuttall, a Wainwright, a Birkett and a Hewitt! It's commonly hiked with it's neighbours Kidsty Pike, The Knott and High Raise, which are all very close by. My favourite view from here is down towards The Nab.

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14.5 km

Views of High Street, Mardale Ill Bell, and Harter Fell

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From Mardale Head, ascended via Blea Tarn and descended via Small Water

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.62 km

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

4.10 km

3.62 km

359 m

202 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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High Street summit – The Knott loop from Branstree

View of Small Water and Haweswater from Nan Bield Pass

View of Kentmere Reservoir and Valley

Harter Fell (Mardale) Summit Cairn

Mardale Ill Bell summit cairn

High Street summit

The Knott

Rampsgill Head

Views of High Street, Mardale Ill Bell, and Harter Fell

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