Routes up
Symonds Knott routes: 4 ways to the top
North ApproachHiking · 6km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Wasdale HeadModerate
The North Approach is a moderate hiking route that takes you through scenic valleys and offers a gradual ascent to the summit of Symonds Knott.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Wasdale HeadGrade 2
The East Ridge Route on Symonds Knott offers a challenging scramble with steep sections and requires good route-finding skills, it provides stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Wasdale HeadGrade 3
The West Face Climb is a technical route that involves rock climbing and is suitable for experienced climbers, it features several pitches and requires climbing gear.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5.5km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Wasdale HeadGrade 1
The South Ridge Scramble is a popular route for those looking for an easier scramble, it provides a mix of hiking and scrambling with beautiful views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Symonds Knott today?
Symonds Knott today (updated 03:16, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 16 mph.
Symonds Knott weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Symonds Knott weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 86% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Symonds Knott weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Symonds Knott summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 7°/3° | -4° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowSlight rain | Marginal | 7°/5° | -1° | 38/48 | 86% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 39/49 | 4% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/-1° | -4° | 25/31 | 2% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -6° | 24/30 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 6°/-5° | -8° | 16/16 | 2% |
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Symonds Knott 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 | 6°/-1° | -4° | 8/9 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 9/12 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -5° | 12/15 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 5°/0° | -4° | 15/19 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 10/13 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -6° | 19/24 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Symonds Knott each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 959m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Symonds Knott 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 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:52.
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About Symonds Knott
Symonds Knott is 959 m (3,147 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Scafell (0.3 km), Scafell Pike (0.9 km) and Lingmell (1.4 km).
How high is Symonds Knott?
Symonds Knott is 959 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Symonds Knott?
Symonds Knott is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Symonds Knott?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Symonds Knott, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Approach (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Symonds Knott 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 Symonds Knott tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 86% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Symonds Knott this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Symonds Knott?
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.
