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

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2. Place Fell Summit – Beda Fell Summit loop from Patterdale

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3. Kidsty Pike – The Knott loop from Patterdale

20.7km

06:49

870m

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

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Adventurer Nic

December 6, 2020

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

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

Keith

December 29, 2024

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

Pikeawassa (Steel Knotts Summit)

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

2. Place Fell Summit – Beda Fell Summit loop from Patterdale

3. Kidsty Pike – The Knott loop from Patterdale

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