Like the famous viewpoint of Orrest Head, School Knott is a modest fell above the village of Windermere that rewards with glorious views of the lake and the higher Lakeland …

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Location: Windermere, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

September 24, 2021

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Like Orrest Head, School Knott's grassy summit reveals stupendous views down onto Windermere (both lake and town) and across the fells of southern and central Lakeland. From here, the craggy citadels of the Langdale Pikes look particularly dramatic. It's difficult to surmount School Knott and not want to immediately head into the mountainous heart of the national park.

Biene

August 31, 2016

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Wide views in all directions and well beyond Windermere.

Ned

October 30, 2019

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Amazing views from the top

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1. Orrest Head, Brant Fell & Bowness Bay loop from Windermere

14.0km

04:03

350m

Hike the moderate 8.7-mile Orrest Head, Brant Fell & Bowness Bay loop from Windermere for panoramic Lake District views.

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2. School Knott – Brant Fell loop from Windermere

11.1km

03:07

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. School Knott – Brant Fell loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

12.0km

03:25

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Windermere, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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