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Natural landmarks · North East England

The Knott

Free admission

The Knott — mountain near Hayeswater, in Cumbria, England, UK.

The Knott, natural landmarks in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Knott is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain near Hayeswater, in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5065°, -2.8725°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Knott is a fell in the English Lake District, standing above Hayeswater in the Far Eastern Fells. It is an outlier of Rampsgill Head, being the high point of the ridge from there to Rest Dodd.

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Coordinates
54.5065, -2.8725
Address
Cumbria, England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Knott?
The Knott is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
Is The Knott a protected site?
Yes — The Knott is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Knott free to visit?
Yes, The Knott is free to enter.