Routes up
Steel Knotts routes: 2 ways to the top
Howtown up the north ridgeHiking · 1.8 km one way · 279 m ascent · ~0h 50m · from HowtownModerate
Climb the steep north end of the ridge and follow the crest south to the rocky summit tor.
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Full Howtown up the north ridge route guideMartindale church up the west sideHiking · 1.4 km one way · 213 m ascent · ~0h 40m · from Martindale churchModerate
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Steel Knotts today?
Steel Knotts today (updated 01:37, 28 Oct): up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Steel Knotts weather today
Slight rain, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Steel Knotts weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 26 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Steel Knotts weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Steel Knotts summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 11°/7° | 2° | 29/37 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 11°/8° | 4° | 18/26 | 45% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Good | 10°/4° | 3° | 19/26 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 9°/2° | -1° | 9/11 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 9°/4° | 2° | 12/15 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 10°/-3° | -6° | 5/10 | 2% |
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Steel Knotts 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 9°/2° | 0° | 3/7 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 4/8 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -1° | 8/10 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 8°/4° | 2° | 9/16 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 5/10 | 17% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -1° | 6/8 | 20% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 8/12 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Steel Knotts each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 432m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Steel 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 07:05, sunset 16:44
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:58 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:48.
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About Steel Knotts
Steel Knotts is a narrow ridge between Fusedale and the Howegrain valley in Martindale, on the east side of Ullswater. Its summit is a rocky tor known as Pikeawassa. Beda Fell lies 1.5 km south-west and Loadpot Hill 1.6 km east, while Hallin Fell sits 1.8 km north-west near the lake.
The most direct route starts near Martindale's old church and climbs the steep western side to the ridge. From Howtown, a path climbs the north end of the ridge and follows the crest south to Pikeawassa. Both climbs are steep but short. The ridge continues south and links to the High Street range above Fusedale.
The top of Pikeawassa is a small, steep rock outcrop. Reaching its highest point needs a short scramble, and the rock is slippery when wet. The view looks over Ullswater, Hallin Fell and the Martindale valleys.
Steel Knotts is 432 m (1,417 ft) high with 51 m of prominence. It is in Lake District E, England. OS grid reference NY440181. It is the 35th highest of the 39 summits Peakify lists in Lake District E. The nearest summits are Hallin Fell (1.8 km), Beda Fell (1.5 km) and Swarth Fell (2.0 km).
What is Pikeawassa?
Pikeawassa is the rocky tor that forms the summit of Steel Knotts. You need a short scramble to stand on its highest point.
What is the easiest way up Steel Knotts?
Start near Martindale church and climb the western slope to the ridge, then walk north to Pikeawassa.
Can you climb Steel Knotts and Hallin Fell together?
Yes. Hallin Fell is 1.8 km north-west near Martindale, and both are short climbs from the same road.
How high is Steel Knotts?
Steel Knotts is 432 metres high with 51 metres of prominence.
Where is Steel Knotts?
Steel Knotts is listed in Lake District E, England.
Are there routes for Steel Knotts?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Steel Knotts, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Howtown up the north ridge (1.8 km one way, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Steel 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 is the weather on Steel Knotts tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 26 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Steel Knotts this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Steel 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.
