Mountains & hills · North West England
High Knott
In or near Staveley.
High Knott — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 275 m.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley · 2.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
High Knott is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 275 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Knott is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting visitors seeking both challenge and natural beauty. The surrounding landscape features diverse flora and fauna, contributing to the region's ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3937, -2.8420
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hugill
- Postcode
- LA8 9PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: n560045753 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Knott?
- High Knott is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9PX), in the parish of Hugill.
- What is High Knott?
- High Knott — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 275 m.
- How do I get to High Knott?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9PX.
- Is High Knott a protected site?
- Yes — High Knott is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to High Knott?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9PX.