Kentmere via Stile End up Shipman Knotts: route map, distance and time
587 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY472062
Shipman Knotts is a rocky, knobbly fell at the south end of the Kentmere Pike ridge, often the last summit on the Kentmere Horseshoe.
Take the track east from Kentmere to Stile End, then climb the rough slope beside the wall to the rocky knolls of the summit.
Kentmere via Stile End at a glance
| Distance | 3.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 393 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Kentmere church |
| Start grid reference | NY 458 042 |
| Summit grid reference | NY472062 |
Kentmere via Stile End 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 Kentmere via Stile End takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 25m |
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 18:04. Start by 15:04 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:02. Start by 15:02 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Shipman Knotts summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Shipman Knotts right now. The main Shipman Knotts page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Shipman Knotts forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Shipman Knotts
Shipman Knotts is a rocky, knobbly fell at the south end of the Kentmere Pike ridge, often the last summit on the Kentmere Horseshoe. More about Shipman Knotts, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Kentmere Pike (731 m), 1.7 km north-west
- Tarn Crag (664 m), 2.2 km north-east
- Grey Crag (638 m), 2.6 km north-east
Challenges that include Shipman Knotts
More walks from Kentmere church
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Kentmere horseshoe up Froswick
- Kentmere western horseshoe arm up Froswick
- Kentmere eastern horseshoe arm up Harter Fell
- Kentmere via Garburn Pass and Yoke up Ill Bell
- Kentmere via Shipman Knotts up Kentmere Pike
- Kentmere via the Garburn Pass up Sallows
- Kentmere western horseshoe arm up Thornthwaite Crag
- Kentmere via Garburn Pass up Yoke
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 458 042, the summit at NY472062), 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.
Kentmere via Stile End: questions and answers
How far is Kentmere via Stile End?
Kentmere via Stile End is 3.3 km one way to the summit of Shipman Knotts, with 393 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.6 km.
How long does Kentmere via Stile End take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Shipman Knotts and 2h 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 2h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Kentmere via Stile End?
Kentmere via Stile End starts from Kentmere church. The grid reference is NY 458 042.
Is Kentmere via Stile End suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Kentmere via Stile End today?
By 15:04 at the latest. Sunset on Shipman Knotts today is 18:04, Kentmere via Stile End takes about 2h 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 Kentmere via Stile End?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).