Newlands Hause along the ridge up Knott Rigg: route map, distance and time
556 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY197188
Knott Rigg is a grassy ridge rising from Newlands Hause, one of the easiest Wainwrights to reach and often walked with Ard Crags.
Climb the grassy slope from the pass and follow the narrow ridge north-east to the summit.
Newlands Hause along the ridge at a glance
| Distance | 1.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 235 m |
| Time up | 0h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Newlands Hause car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 194 175 |
| Summit grid reference | NY197188 |
Newlands Hause along the ridge map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Newlands Hause along the ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 40m | 1h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 15m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:47, sunset 18:08. Start by 16:08 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 16:06 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Knott Rigg summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:47, sunset 18:08.
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Good Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 35 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:06.
Best day of the next seven for the Newlands Hause along the ridge: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 24 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Knott Rigg forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like 0°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Knott Rigg
Knott Rigg is a grassy ridge rising from Newlands Hause, one of the easiest Wainwrights to reach and often walked with Ard Crags. More about Knott Rigg, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Wandope (774 m), 1.3 km north-west
- Ard Crags (581 m), 1.3 km north-east
- Sail (773 m), 1.4 km north
- Crag Hill (839 m), 1.5 km north
- Whiteless Pike (660 m), 1.7 km west
- Robinson (738 m), 2 km south
Challenges that include Knott Rigg
More walks from Newlands Hause car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Newlands Hause up Robinson
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 194 175, the summit at NY197188), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Newlands Hause along the ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Newlands Hause along the ridge?
The Newlands Hause along the ridge is 1.5 km one way to the summit of Knott Rigg, with 235 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.0 km.
How long does the Newlands Hause along the ridge take?
About 0h 40m to the summit of Knott Rigg and 1h 0m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 1h 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Newlands Hause along the ridge?
The Newlands Hause along the ridge starts from Newlands Hause car park. The grid reference is NY 194 175.
Is the Newlands Hause along the ridge suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start the Newlands Hause along the ridge today?
By 16:08 at the latest. Sunset on Knott Rigg today is 18:08, The Newlands Hause along the ridge takes about 1h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Newlands Hause along the ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).