Routes up
Knockshield Moor routes: 3 ways to the top
Knockshield Moor CircularHiking · 8km · 350 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Knockshield FarmModerate
This circular route takes you through the scenic landscapes of Knockshield Moor, offering views of the surrounding hills and moorland, suitable for most hikers.
Knockshield Moor Summit AscentHiking · 5km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Knockshield FarmModerate
This direct ascent to the summit of Knockshield Moor provides a more challenging hike with rewarding views from the top.
Knockshield Moor Ridge WalkHiking · 10km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Knockshield FarmModerate
This ridge walk covers the length of Knockshield Moor, offering panoramic views and a chance to experience the diverse terrain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knockshield Moor today?
Knockshield Moor today (updated 09:05, 27 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Knockshield Moor weather today
Slight rain, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Knockshield Moor weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 27 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockshield Moor weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 16 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockshield Moor summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 9°/6° | 0° | 40/50 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 11°/6° | 3° | 21/27 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 9°/6° | 4° | 25/31 | 13% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 9°/7° | 6° | 6/8 | 18% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 1° | 11/16 | 18% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 8°/-2° | -4° | 11/13 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/3° | -1° | 9/11 | 2% |
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Knockshield Moor 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 9/11 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 9/11 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/3° | 1° | 10/16 | 20% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 6°/4° | 1° | 19/23 | 33% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 51/63 | 30% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Poor | 6°/1° | -2° | 42/52 | 41% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knockshield Moor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 574m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knockshield Moor each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:04, sunset 16:41
9h 37m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:57 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:46.
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About Knockshield Moor
Knockshield Moor is 574 m (1,883 ft) high with 28 m of prominence. It is in North Pennines, England. OS grid reference NY818482. It is the 9th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in North Pennines. The nearest summits are Killhope Law (3.4 km), The Dodd (3.7 km) and Stangend Rigg (5.0 km).
How high is Knockshield Moor?
Knockshield Moor is 574 metres high with 28 metres of prominence.
Where is Knockshield Moor?
Knockshield Moor is listed in North Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Knockshield Moor?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Knockshield Moor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Knockshield Moor Circular (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knockshield Moor today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Knockshield Moor tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 27 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Knockshield Moor this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 16 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knockshield Moor?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
