Grey Knotts is the fell most easily accessed from the spectacular Honister Pass, home of the world-famous Westmorland Green Slate. Its eastern cliffs, particularly the dramatic Raven Crag, rise abruptly …

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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David Howells

October 31, 2022

Hiking

Not the best summit but still a nice Wainwright. Worked quite hard to get here from Seathwaite Farm, as I was doing a route from Stuart Marshall's book taking in Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Great Gable, Green Gable and Base Brown. Superb outing!

Adventurer Nic

September 28, 2020

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Grey Knotts is a Wainwright fell in the Lake District. It is commonly hiked from Honister, or along the ridge from Brandreth. The summit is on an outcrop of rocks, the views are beautiful down towards Buttermere.

Andy

January 14, 2024

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Easy hike on good paths

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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