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North West England

Gibson Knott summit – Gibson Knott loop from Seat Sandal

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Gibson Knott summit – Gibson Knott loop from Seat Sandal

Moderate

4.8

(118)

801

hikers

Gibson Knott summit – Gibson Knott loop from Seat Sandal

04:24

13.4km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1.47 km

Steel Fell

Peak

2

4.76 km

View of the High Route, Lake District

Highlight • Trail

Lovely views walking across the tops

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3

5.49 km

Gibson Knott summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very enjoyable hike

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4

5.83 km

Gibson Knott

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gibson Knott is a Wainwright in the Central Fells of the Lake District National Park. At 1,385 feet (422 m), it's hardly a towering mountain but with views like this …

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5

6.03 km

View from Gibson Knott

Highlight • Summit

Stunning views from this spot over the surrounding fells

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6.87 km

Bracken Hause

Mountain Pass

7

7.28 km

View over Grasmere from Helm Crag

Highlight • Summit

You can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque Grasmere village and surrounding fells from this spot just below Helm Crag. The vibrant colors of the landscape change with the …

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8

7.34 km

Helm Crag

Highlight • Summit

Helm Crag is definitely a quirky mountain with some interesting rock formations on top and a few you are able to climb

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9

8.26 km

View of Easdale Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

So much to see.so much to take in

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10

8.33 km

View of Grasmere and Windermere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views across Grasmere and can even see Windermere in the distance.

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B

13.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.88 km

1.86 km

1.55 km

736 m

421 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

4.23 km

2.04 km

1.60 km

796 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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