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Gibson Knott
420m (1378ft)

The Central Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England

Gibson Knott is classified as:

Wainwright
(No. 197)

Walk Gibson Knott walking UK Mountains in The Central Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria England

Gibson Knott Summit

Photo: David Hayter

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OS Explorer Maps OL5 & OL7
1:25,000 scale (Orange Covers)
OS Landranger Map 90
1:50,000 scale (Pink Covers)

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The Central Fells area of The Lake District

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Walk c294 Steel Fell from Grasmere

Fine views and (often) less busy

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:	2,435ft (742m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

- Grasmere, Goody Bridge, Ghyll Foot Farm, Green Burn, Greenburn Bottom, Contra Breast, Dead Pike, Steel Fell (Dead Pike), Brownrigg Moss, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag, The Lion and The Lamb, The Howitzer, High Raven Crag, Grasmere.

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Walk c152 Calf Crag and Helm Crag from Grasmere

One steep ascent to fine views of Grasmere

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75ml (14km)
Ascent:	2,212ft (674m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

- Grasmere, Goody Bridge, High Raven Crag, Helm Crag, The Lion and The Lamb, The Howitzer, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag, Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk, Brownrigg Moss, Moor Moss, Far Easdale Gill, Goody Bridge, Grasmere.

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Walk c302 High Raise via Calf Crag from Grasmere

The Central Fells' Highest point

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25ml (16.5km)
Ascent:	3,128ft (953m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

- Grasmere, Goody Bridge, High Raven Crag, Helm Crag, The Lion and The Lamb, The Howitzer, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag, Brownrigg Moss, Greenup Edge, High Raise (Langdale), Sergeant Man, Belles Knott, Coledale Tarn, Easedale Tarn, Sour Milk Gill, Easedale, Grasmere.

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Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Gibson Knott

Liz Sheerin walked up Gibson Knott on August 23rd, 2015 [with] Neil

Andrew Peate climbed Gibson Knott on March 1st, 2019 [from/via/route] Via Far Easedale [weather] Foggy, no wind

Jill Dean has bagged Gibson Knott [from/via/route] Grasmere [with] Grez and � [weather] Glorious!

Simon Boddy hiked Gibson Knott on September 5th, 2018 [from/via/route] Stonethwaite [with] HF Holidays [weather] Warm and sunny with cloud free summits!

John Tippins summited Gibson Knott on August 27th, 2018 [from/via/route] Started from Grasmere. Walk C294 from go4awalk.com [with] With Afia, Zahra and Farah. [weather] Complete cloud cover, though generally above the summits, strong breezes and occasional hints of rain.

David Fiander conquered Gibson Knott on May 26th, 2008 [from/via/route] Grasmere [with] Family [weather] Sun/wind

Lucy Perchard scaled Gibson Knott on May 19th, 2018 [from/via/route] From Calf Crag and then onto Helm Crag [with] Tony [weather] Lovely - Great views towards Helm Crag and Grasmere

Steve Cookson walked up Gibson Knott on March 22nd, 2018 [from/via/route] Grasmere [with] Gillie [weather] Dry

Graham Coules climbed Gibson Knott on September 19th, 2017 [from/via/route] From Grasmere [weather] misty and sunny.

Chris Sheard bagged Gibson Knott on May 6th, 1999 [from/via/route] Ridge from Calf Crag Ridge from Helm crag 26 May 2005 & 31 Oct 2008 [with] George Baz & Colin CTC, With cadets, with George [weather] Pleasant easy walking - Very hot day - Cold but bright - Nice - Minor incident as cadet lost all water - Too blowy for Helm

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Helm Crag, Gibson Knott and Steel Fell from Nab Scar

Photo: Christine Shepherd (110)

Looking down to Alcock Tarn from near Heron Pike with Helm Crag, Gibson Knott and Steel Fell beyond

Photo: Christine Shepherd (111)

Helm Crag from Gibson Knott

Photo: David Hayter (78)

Steel Fell and Seat Sandal from Gibson Knott

Photo: David Hayter (75)

Helm Crag from Gibson Knott

Photo: Wayne Hill (63)

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