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Old Church – Knipescar Common loop from Bampton

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Old Church – Knipescar Common loop from Bampton

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Old Church – Knipescar Common loop from Bampton

02:28

8.79km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

96 m

Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator

Highlight • Rest Area

824 m

Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

3.55 km

Inscar Plantation

Forest

4.33 km

Knipescar Common is a fell in the eastern Lake District that has wonderful views to Selside Pike, Branstree, Harter Fell, Ill Bell, Mardale Ill Bell and High Street. It has a long limestone ridge which is beautiful to walk along.

Tip by

4.75 km

Knipe Scar

Viewpoint

8.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

3.30 km

179 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.37 km

2.19 km

926 m

309 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

23°C

11°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Old Church – Knipescar Common loop from Bampton

Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator

Old Church

Knipescar Common

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