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Knott Hill – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Millom Without

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Knott Hill – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Millom Without

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Knott Hill – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Millom Without

02:05

7.25km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Camping Site

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169 m

Knott Hill is a 922-foot (281 m) outlier of Black Combe in the very southwestern corner of the Lake District. It rewards with lovely views of Whicham Beck, Swinside Stone Circle and across the Duddon Estuary.

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2.85 km

Swinside Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swinside Stone Circle is one of the most important ancient monuments in Cumbria and comprises 55 stones. Although the circle is located on private ground, it can easily be viewed …

Tip by

4.40 km

Far Barnett's Plantation

Forest

7.25 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

2.29 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

1.34 km

1.18 km

675 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

16°C

5°C

42 %

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Knott Hill – Swinside Stone Circle loop from Millom Without

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