Shipman Knotts

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Shipman Knotts

Sadgill Bridge Sadgill Bridge over the River Sprint. — Sadgill Bridge Credit: Colin Kinnear

Shipman Knotts is a prominent hill located in the Lake District National Park in Westmorland, England. Standing at an elevation of 587 meters (1,926 feet), it is categorized as a "Birkett" and is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Situated in the eastern region of the Lake District, Shipman Knotts offers breathtaking views of the surrounding fells and valleys. It is often climbed in conjunction with other nearby peaks such as Kentmere Pike and Harter Fell, forming part of a challenging circular route known as the Kentmere Horseshoe.

The ascent to the summit of Shipman Knotts typically begins from the small village of Kentmere, which provides ample parking facilities for visitors. The initial part of the walk takes hikers through picturesque farmland and along a well-defined path, gradually gaining elevation as it approaches the summit.

Once at the top, visitors are rewarded with panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the stunning Kentmere Valley and the distant peaks of the Lake District. The summit itself is marked by a small cairn, offering a perfect spot for a rest or a picnic while taking in the breathtaking scenery.

Shipman Knotts is known for its tranquil and peaceful setting, attracting both seasoned hillwalkers and those seeking a more leisurely stroll. Its accessibility and proximity to other popular peaks make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers exploring the Lake District.

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Shipman Knotts Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.449398/-2.8149231 or Grid Reference NY4706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sadgill Bridge

Sadgill Bridge over the River Sprint.

Colin Kinnear

Shipman Knotts and Goat Scar

Adrian Taylor

Sadgill Bridge

The bridge spans the River Sprint. Low Sadghyll is on the right.

Richard Sutcliffe

Farm at Sadgill

The farm as seen across the River Sprint from the public road end in Longsleddale.

Trevor Littlewood

Trig point on Kentmere Pike - view SE

Colin Park

Old quarry under Tom's Howe

David Brown

Road to Tom's Howe

David Brown

Upper Kentmere

At this time of the year, the sun soon dips behind the range of fells that bound the Kentmere valley. These pastures are the highest in the dale and are about to be cast into shadow.

Karl and Ali

The footpath to Tongue House and upper Kentmere

Tongue House is the rather grand name for the barn which sits below Tongue Scar, the rocky spur which divides upper Kentmere from Ullstone Gill. Dominating the upper dale are the conical peaks of Ill Bell and Froswick.

Karl and Ali

Looking down into Longsleddale

David Brown

Tarn crag fences

Useful in mist

David Brown

Sheepfold, Longsleddale

David Brown

Sadgill Bridge, Longsleddale

John H Darch

Boulder above Kentmere

Perched on the edge of the rough, craggy expanse above Scales.

Karl and Ali

Fells at the head of Longsleddale

Looking from Swinklebank Crag towards Kentmere Pike and Harter Fell. In the foreground is the ridge of Great Howe rising above the side valley of Stockdale.

Karl and Ali

The summit of Hollow Moor E Top

Looking north to Kentmere Pike and Shipman Knotts, the final fells on a (clockwise) round of the Kentmere Horseshoe. This is the "nameless summit, 1370 ft" in the Green Quarter Fell chapter of Wainwright's "Outlying Fells of Lakeland". It is sometimes referred to as Cocklaw Fell, but this name relates to a hill about 50m lower and 750 metres to the south-east. Both these points are nothing more than minor tops: the only significant summit in the vicinity is Hollow Moor at NY469040.

David Purchase