The Knott seen at the end of Hayeswater

The Knott

Height739m (2,425ft)

Prominence13m (43ft)

RegionFar Eastern Fells

Climbed2 Times

The Knott operates as an intriguing structural outlier of Rampsgill Head, forming the primary high point along the ridge linking across to Rest Dodd. Protruding distinctly from the southwestern flank of the main range, the fell drops away over steep, loose scree slopes directly to the quiet shores of Hayeswater, resting far below at its feet.

"The steep western slope descending from Rampsgill Head is arrested below the summit, just as the fall is gathering impetus, by a protuberance that takes the shape of a small conical hill. This is the Knott, a key point for walkers in this area." — A. Wainwright

When viewed from the Hayeswater side, a deep gully slicing down the fellside right below the crest emphasises an impressive, cleanly formed conical profile. While its status as a subsidiary bump to Rampsgill Head becomes obvious when approached along the main high-level paths from the east, it stands as a prominent landscape landmark from the valley floor. Past the marshy depths of Sulphury Gill, the connecting ridge turns northward toward the broad dome of Rest Dodd.

The substantial summit cairn

The summit high point is marked by a surprisingly substantial and beautifully piled stone cairn that rests firmly on the grassy crest. Its central position makes it a natural crossroads for navigators tracking across the high passes between the Martindale valleys and the central High Street range.

Trip Reports

High Street via Riggindale & Kidsty Pike22/07/2018

A Tour of Hayeswater11/01/2014

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