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Summit of Grey Knotts

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Summit of Grey Knotts

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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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    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!

    September 28, 2020

    Hiking

    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.

    January 14, 2024

    Hiking

    Easy hike on good paths

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    1. Green Gable – Great Gable summit loop from Seatoller

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 740 m

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

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