Highlight • Viewpoint
Gibson Knott
Hiking
5.0
(157)
A fine adventure in any season, there are various ways to approach Gibson Knott. From the obvious basecamp of Grasmere, you can venture up into Far Easdale and ascend bracken-covered slopes to the aptly named Bracken Hause between Gibson Knott and Helm Crag. Expeditions into this valley showcase juniper-adorned Horn Crag, the fell’s towering buttress and its finest feature.
Alternatively, an exploration of Greenburn reveals ancient moraines and glacial erratic boulders, left behind by the Ice Ages. However you reach the summit, which is marked by a fine cairn above a rock wall, you can enjoy contrasting views towards the bristling Langdale Pikes to the west and the smoother contours of the Helvellyn range to the east.
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Elevation 470 m
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Family Friendly
yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
yes
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