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School Knott – School Knott Tarn loop from Windermere

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North West England

School Knott – School Knott Tarn loop from Windermere

Easy

5.0

(6)

32

hikers

School Knott – School Knott Tarn loop from Windermere

01:46

6.11km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.07 km

School Knott

Highlight • Summit

Like Orrest Head, School Knott's grassy summit reveals stupendous views down onto Windermere (both lake and town) and across the fells of southern and central Lakeland. From here, the craggy …

Tip by

2

2.37 km

School Knott Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Not deep enough to swim properly but ok for a quick dip

Tip by

3

2.86 km

Grandsire Fell

Highlight • Natural

Nice little Fell with great views

Tip by

4

3.37 km

Ash Tree Near Grandsire

Highlight • Natural

Always be prepared for a change in the weather!

Tip by

5

3.41 km

View of the Outlying Fells, Lake District

Highlight • Natural

This is near Grandsire and School Knott Tarn but is actually an unnamed place with sheep enjoying their grass. Sit in the shade of the tree and enjoy!

Tip by

6

4.40 km

Bridleway Below School Knott

Highlight • Trail

Good bridleway between windermere and clearbarrow. Skirts the edge of school knott.

Tip by

7

4.55 km

Stream in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

B

6.11 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.57 km

1.98 km

1.44 km

123 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.18 km

1.15 km

895 m

804 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 18 September

17°C

12°C

52 %

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