Thunacar Knott from Harrison Stickle

Thunacar Knott

Height723m (2,372ft)

Prominence27m (89ft)

RegionCentral Fells

Climbed4 Times

"From north, south, east and west Thunacar Knott is completely unphotogenic, and the best that any illusion can produce is a slight roughness of the slowly-swelling curve that forms its broad summit. This uninspiring characteristic extends to the whole fell, which is quite deceitful in interest." — A. Wainwright

Despite occupying a high position in one of the most heavily frequented areas of the Lake District, Thunacar Knott is frequently bypassed by walkers. Standing as a broad, undulating rise along the high moorland tableland between Harrison Stickle and High Raise, its modest profile often leads fellwalkers to view it merely as a subsidiary hump on the main ridge system rather than an independent fell.

Holding 27 metres of relative height, the fell satisfies the criteria for both Nuttall and Wainwright status, forming an essential connecting hub across the central high ground.

A large cairn caps the summit

The high plateau features twin summits separated by a shallow dip. While the southern top reaches the absolute highest point, the northern top holds the more substantial, prominent stone cairn and is commonly treated as the functional summit. Despite its unassuming appearance, the top yields surprisingly extensive perspectives westward towards the Scafells and the Western Fells.