Mountains & hills · North West England
Wilson Knott
In or near Hawkshead.
Wilson Knott — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 171 m.
Mick Garratt — 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
- Windermere · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Wilson Knott is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 171 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: Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wilson Knott is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. Visitors can expect a range of walking and climbing opportunities, suitable for various skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3823, -2.9565
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Claife
- Postcode
- LA22 0JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: n10304139274 (ODbL)
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Calgarth Hall
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Blelham Tarn
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Wray Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilson Knott?
- Wilson Knott is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0JH), in the parish of Claife.
- What is Wilson Knott?
- Wilson Knott — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 171 m.
- How do I get to Wilson Knott?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0JH.
- Is Wilson Knott a protected site?
- Yes — Wilson Knott is part of the Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wilson Knott?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0JH.