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Rannerdale Knotts

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Cliffs, Caves

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Year round

Photo: Trevor Littlewood via Geograph.org.uk

Rannerdale Knotts is a small fell rising above the Buttermere valley in the Lake District, near the shore of Crummock Water, best known for the wild bluebells that carpet its side valley in April and May. It is a short but steep climb of about a thousand feet to a rocky summit, from which the view o...

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8 day, 2 overnight

The Bridge Hotel – Buttermere, Syke Farm Tearoom​, Kirkstile Inn – Loweswater

Syke Farm Campsite

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Rannerdale Knotts?
Cumbria's famous Lake District National Park contains this rugged hill, which rises up from the beautiful Buttermere Valley. Walkers usually tackle the climb from the nearby lake edges or valley tracks.

What type of place is Rannerdale Knotts?
Rannerdale Knotts is a small fell overlooking the Buttermere Valley in Cumbria.

When is the best time to visit Rannerdale Knotts?
Springtime brings an absolute treat when thousands of wild bluebells completely carpet the lower slopes in late April and May. Clear winter mornings also provide fantastic crisp visibility across the high fells.

What can you do at Rannerdale Knotts?
Hikers enjoy walking up the steep rocky staircase to reach the high ridge summit 1116\. Photographers routinely gather here to capture the morning mist rising off the three surrounding lakes 1116\.

How long should I spend at Rannerdale Knotts?
Allowing roughly two to three hours gives you plenty of time to complete a circular walk up to the summit. A longer stay works best if you plan to extend your journey toward the larger overlooking peaks.

Where do I park at Rannerdale Knotts?
Spaces for ten vehicles exist across the local area, which provide eight day and two overnight parking slots 1116\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Rannerdale Knotts?
The Bridge Hotel - Buttermere, Syke Farm Tearoom, and Kirkstile Inn - Loweswater offer three places to grab a meal nearby 1116\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Rannerdale Knotts?
Syke Farm Campsite offers a place to stay right in the immediate area 1116\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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