Gibson Knott

Gibson Knott

Height420m (1,378ft)

Prominence10m (33ft)

RegionCentral Fells

Climbed2 Times

"Gibson Knott is the most elevated of the several sundry knobs and bumps that form the crest of the mile-long ridge that linking at its extremities Calf Crag and Helm Crag and dividing the valleys of Far Easedale and Greenburn." — A. Wainwright

Positioned almost precisely halfway along the undulating mile-long ridge connecting Helm Crag to Calf Crag, Gibson Knott forms an essential link along one of Grasmere's classic ridge walks. Standing on the watershed separating Greenburn to the north from Far Easedale to the south, the fell presents a delightful, airy crest peppered with rocky knolls.

Though part of a continuous ridge traverse, the fell offers an engaging, undulating journey across a series of craggy bumps along the high ground.

The summit of Gibson Knott

While several rocky outcrops along the summit crest reach similar elevations, tradition places the official high point on the western knoll, marked by a small stone cairn. Despite its relatively enclosed position amidst higher neighbours, the summit offers fine perspectives looking across Greenburn towards Steel Fell and over Far Easedale towards Tarn Crag.

Trip Reports

The Greenburn Round09/12/2017

Helm Crag, Gibson Knott & Calf Crag31/12/2015

Helm Crag & Gibson Knott21/04/2013

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