In stark contrast to the gradual slopes that rise behind it, Steel Knotts is a bristling, craggy and compact ridgeline that rises at the confluence of several picturesque dales in the Eastern Lake District. The ridge is a glorious place to explore, with stupendous views of classic Lakeland scenery, from Herdwick sheep pastures and green slopes populated by deer, to distant mountains and the sparkling Ullswater.

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Location: Martindale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

December 6, 2020

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The tor of rock protruding from Steel Knotts (known as Pikeawassa) is the Wainwright summit of this Lake District fell. The views to Ullswater in one direction and down the valley towards the Nab in the other are outstanding. Alfred Wainwright wrote 'Steel Knotts may well claim to have the sharpest summit in Lakeland, for the rock tor (Pikeawassa) that crowns the top is so acute that only very agile walkers will be able to stand upon it.' I would argue that the Howitzer of Helm Crag rivals this one though.

The Yorkshire Hiker

May 5, 2024

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Steel Knotts (432m) rocky summit tor is the querky-named Pikeawassa. It is a knobbly ridge extending down from Wether Hill towards Howtown.

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December 29, 2024

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1. Fusedale Round - Steel Knotts, Loadpot Hill, Bonscale Pike

13.3km

03:32

600m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Loadpot Hill Trig Point – Arthur's Pike summit loop from Martindale

17.7km

05:37

680m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Place Fell Summit – Beda Fell summit loop from Patterdale

21.1km

08:00

1,280m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Martindale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Pikeawassa (Steel Knotts summit)

1. Fusedale Round - Steel Knotts, Loadpot Hill, Bonscale Pike

2. Loadpot Hill Trig Point – Arthur's Pike summit loop from Martindale

3. Place Fell Summit – Beda Fell summit loop from Patterdale

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