Mountains & hills · North West England
Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott)
In or near Elterwater.
Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott) — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 840 m.
Richard Law — 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
- Dalegarth · 8.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott) is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 840 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: Ray and Crinkle Crags SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Third Crinkle, also known as Gunson Knott, is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the popular Crinkle Crags range in the Lake District. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and distinctive crinkled ridges, attracting walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect challenging hikes with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4348, -3.1577
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 8.7 km
Sources
- osm: n4951017039 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott)?
- Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott) is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott)?
- Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott) — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 840 m.
- How do I get to Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott)?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 8.7 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4348°, -3.1577°.
- Is Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott) a protected site?
- Yes — Third Crinkle (Gunson Knott) is part of the Ray and Crinkle Crags SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.