“This is Rannerdale Knotts, a mountain in miniature, and a proud one. Not even Gable has witnessed a real battle! And, what's more, our side won!!”

A Wainwright

The lowly ridge of Rannerdale Knotts rises above Buttermere and Crummock Water, enclosing the picturesque valley of Rannerdale from the main valley, making a fine low ridge, connected to the foot of the Whiteless Pike ridge just above the village of Buttermere.

Summits included on this route:
Rannerdale Knotts355 metres / 1165 feet

“A pleasant green oasis in the lap of shaggy fells”

A Wainwright

From Cinderdale Common we will follow the path climbing gently into the Rannerdale Valley, and follow the path through the fields of bluebells, crossing Squat Beck and climbing the slopes to the head of the valley climbing onto Low Bank, a grassy ridge leading to the summit of Rannerdale Knotts, a fine viewpoint over Crummock Water.

A good path descends the steep slope at the northern end of Rannerdale Knotts to descend to Hause Point, and the path back through the bluebells to Cinderdale Common.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Cinderdale Common, Nr Buttermere
Postcode: CA13 9UY
Grid Reference: NY 162 192

Directions

From Keswick:
Follow the A66 west from Keswick, turning off the main road at Braithwaite, continue on this road past the Royal Oak and follow the road over Whinlatter Pass, follow the road through High Lorton and follow the signs to Buttermere, turning left at the cross road and then left again on the B5289, the road climbs a short hill to emerge from trees and cross a cattle grid, follow the road downhill until two car parks are seen to the left of the road, we will meet in the second car park, just befre the small copse of trees.

From Cockermouth:
Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, opposite Sainsburys, and follow this road through Low Lorton following the signs to Buttermere, turning left on the B5289, pass Rannerdale Farm on the right hand side and after some trees a small car park will be seen to the right, we will meet here.

Bus Services

The bus stops about 100m along the lane from the meet point.

The 77/77a bus runs between Keswick and Buttermere over Honister Pass and Whinlatter during summer months (Easter to October Half Term).

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Kit List:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Rannerdale Knotts

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Rannerdale Knotts

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product Rannerdale Knotts

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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