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Knott Rigg summit – Ard Crags summit loop from Buttermere

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Knott Rigg summit – Ard Crags summit loop from Buttermere

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Knott Rigg summit – Ard Crags summit loop from Buttermere

01:56

5.64km

290m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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36 m

Moss Force Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

A stunning natural waterfall & a superb place to hike.

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1.48 km

Knott Rigg summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Knott Rigg is a 1,824-foot (556 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District National Park. It's often hiked alongside Ard Crags from the carpark by Newlands Hause. The towering fells …

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1.87 km

Knott Rigg North Top (Ill Crag, Newlands)

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Ill Crag (Newlands) (Knott Rigg North Top) 546m (1791ft)
Lake District National Park Definitive List Summit

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2.83 km

Ard Crags summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ard Crags is a 1,906-foot (581 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District that is often hiked alongside its neighbour Knott Rigg. It offers fantastic views down the Newlands valley. …

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5.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

18°C

14°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

March 4, 2023,Knott Rigg and Ard Crags from Newlands Hause

A short day today as we had other things to do so we walked up Knott Rigg and Ard Crags from Newlands Hause. Always a very easy walk, today was no exception as it was very still although the air was cold.

February 1, 2025,Knott Rigg and Ard Crags at sunset

A little evening wander up the Wainwrights Ard Crags and Knott Rigg from Newlands Pass. Intended to catch a sunset, it was too cloudy for a proper one but it was still beautiful. The herdy at the end 🐑💚🥹

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Knott Rigg summit – Ard Crags summit loop from Buttermere

Moss Force Waterfalls

Knott Rigg summit

Knott Rigg North Top (Ill Crag, Newlands)

Ard Crags summit

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