Routes up
Rannerdale Knotts routes: 2 ways to the top
Cinderdale Common up the north-west ridgeHiking · 1.8 km one way · 230 m ascent · ~0h 45m · from Cinderdale Common car parkModerate
Buttermere along the ridgeHiking · 2.6 km one way · 252 m ascent · ~0h 55m · from Buttermere villageModerate
Walk north from the village and gain the ridge from its southern end, then follow the knobbly crest to the summit.
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Full Buttermere along the ridge route guide
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Rannerdale Knotts each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 355m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Rannerdale Knotts 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 07:07, sunset 16:46
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:03 to 16:49.
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About Rannerdale Knotts
Rannerdale Knotts stands on the east shore of Crummock Water, between the lake and the small valley of Rannerdale. At 355m it is one of the lowest Wainwrights, but its crest is a proper rocky ridge with steep flanks. Whiteless Pike rises 1.5 km to the north-east and Grasmoor fills the skyline 2.2 km to the north.
The quickest way up starts from the small car parks at Cinderdale Common or Hause Point on the lakeside road. A steep, stepped path climbs the north-west end of the ridge to the summit. A gentler line comes from Buttermere village along the back of the ridge, and you can make a loop by returning through Rannerdale. Expect rock steps near the top and a few loose sections.
Rannerdale is known for its bluebells in spring, and the valley paths get busy then. From the summit you see the length of Crummock Water, Mellbreak across the lake, and the High Stile ridge above Buttermere.
Rannerdale Knotts is 355 m (1,165 ft) high with 69 m of prominence. It is in Lake District C&W, England. OS grid reference NY167182. It is the 64th highest of the 70 summits Peakify lists in Lake District C&W. The nearest summits are Whiteless Pike (1.5 km), Grasmoor (2.2 km) and Dodd (2.5 km).
Where do you park for Rannerdale Knotts?
Use the small lakeside car parks at Cinderdale Common or Hause Point on the road between Buttermere and Lorton, or the village car parks in Buttermere.
How hard is Rannerdale Knotts?
It is short but steep. The path from the lakeside has rock steps near the top, while the approach from Buttermere along the ridge is gentler.
When are the Rannerdale bluebells out?
The bluebells flower in spring. Keep to the paths through the valley, since trampling damages them.
Is Rannerdale Knotts good for a short walk?
Yes. It is one of the lowest Wainwrights and makes a good half-day loop with views over Crummock Water.
How high is Rannerdale Knotts?
Rannerdale Knotts is 355 metres high with 69 metres of prominence.
Where is Rannerdale Knotts?
Rannerdale Knotts is listed in Lake District C&W, England.
Are there routes for Rannerdale Knotts?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Rannerdale Knotts, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Cinderdale Common up the north-west ridge (1.8 km one way, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Rannerdale Knotts 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 weather information is shown for Rannerdale Knotts?
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.
