Thunacar Knott is a Wainwright fell in the Central Lake District. According to Wainwright, ‘Thunacar Knott is completely unphotogenic…this uninspiring characteristic extends to the whole fell, which is quite deficient in interest.’

On this basis, you wonder why he included it in his guidebooks! But, I do love the view to the two classic mountains of Bowfell and Great Gable from here.

Theo Jackson

February 15, 2019

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Slightly boggy, but still a great little fell to visit if you have already done some of the Langdales. Especially great for just after you have climbed Pavey Ark (or just before)

Andy

January 15, 2024

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1. The Langdale Pikes - Pavey Ark, Thunacar Knott and Pike of Stickle

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2. Harrison Stickle – Pavey Ark loop from Lingmoor Fell

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3. Stickle Ghyll Waterfalls – Harrison Stickle loop from Great Langdale

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

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1. The Langdale Pikes - Pavey Ark, Thunacar Knott and Pike of Stickle

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