New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Thunacar Knott: route map, distance and time
723 m · Cumbria
Thunacar Knott is a 723 m grassy dome behind the Langdale Pikes, climbed with Pavey Ark and Harrison Stickle from Stickle Tarn.
Climb the stone path beside Stickle Ghyll to Stickle Tarn, then go round the back of Pavey Ark to the summit.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn at a glance
| Distance | 3.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | New Dungeon Ghyll car park, Great Langdale |
| Start grid reference | NY 295 064 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 279 079 |
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn 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
- Walker's Bar0.1 km
- Sticklebarn0.1 km
- Old Dungeon Ghyll Climbers Bar1.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Great Langdale Campsite1.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Thunacar Knott summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Thunacar Knott right now. The main Thunacar Knott page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Thunacar Knott forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Thunacar Knott
Thunacar Knott is a 723 m grassy dome behind the Langdale Pikes, climbed with Pavey Ark and Harrison Stickle from Stickle Tarn. More about Thunacar Knott, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Pavey Ark (702 m), 0.5 km east
- Harrison Stickle (735 m), 0.6 km south
- Pike of Stickle (708 m), 0.9 km south-west
- Loft Crag (682 m), 0.9 km south
- Sergeant Man (736 m), 1.1 km north-east
- Codale Head (732 m), 1.4 km north-east
Challenges that include Thunacar Knott
More walks from New Dungeon Ghyll car park, Great Langdale
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn up Blea Rigg
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Harrison Stickle
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Pike How up Harrison Stickle
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn and Sergeant Man up High Raise
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn up Loft Crag
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn and North Rake up Pavey Ark
- New Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag up Pike of Stickle
- Stickle Gill and Stickle Tarn walking paths up Pike of Stickle
- Great Langdale via Stickle Tarn up Sergeant Man
Other routes up Thunacar Knott
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dungeon Ghyll and the Langdale Pikes | 3.4 km one way | — | — | Hard |
| Mickleden via Stake Pass | 6.9 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 295 064, the summit at NY 279 079), 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.
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn: questions and answers
How far is New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn?
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn is 3.1 km one way to the summit of Thunacar Knott. There and back by the same way is about 6.2 km.
Where do you park for New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn?
New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn starts from New Dungeon Ghyll car park, Great Langdale. The grid reference is NY 295 064.
Is New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn 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.
Is there a GPX for New Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).