Knott Rigg and from Newlands Hause

A walk proposed by Walking Britain

A short ridge walk that includes two Wainwrights. Surrounded by higher , the ridge between Ard Crags and offers some wonderful Lakeland scenery.

Walk No. 292932 Calculated time : 2h20 Difficulty : Average Return to the departure Distance : 3.28mi Yes point : Vertical gain : 991ft Activity : Walking Vertical drop : 994ft Region : Lake District Highest point : 1827ft Location : () Lowest point : 1060ft Description (D/A) The start is the roadside parking on the grass at Newlands Hause Waypoints (Grid ref. NY192176), the highest point on the road from Buttermere village to Braithwaite. From here take the signed footpath uphill to Ard Crags. S/F Climbing quite steeply on grass, the path gains height quickly offering N 54.547428° / W 3.248717° - alt. 1063ft - mi 0 improving views over the hause and beyond. The first rocky section is not 1 Knott Rigg the summit. This is located further along the ridge. It is also recommended N 54.558814° / W 3.242724° - alt. 1749ft - mi 0.84 to keep on the left hand path rather than follow the lower path on your right 2 Ard Crags that avoids Knott Rigg's summit. In poor visibility there is also the possibility N 54.566869° / W 3.22843° - alt. 1827ft - mi 1.65 that if you trend too far to the right you will start descending towards S/F Keskadale Farm. If you are losing height too quickly, return uphill and N 54.54748° / W 3.248626° - alt. 1060ft - mi 3.28 reassess your position. Reaching Knott Rigg's top (556 m.) you can see the ridge ahead. (1) Continue along the ridge dipping to a col before regaining all the height you have lost to reach a long finger of ridge that stretches north-east towards . The summit of Ard Crags (581 m.) does not offer any new perspective on the surroundings but provides the satisfaction that you have reached the second Wainwright of the day. Continuing further along the ridge is very pleasant but do remember that any height you lose has to be regained on the return to the start. (2) To complete the walk turn back along the way you came, perhaps opting for the path crossing the left flank of Knott Rigg to save a few metres of ascent. Descending steeply to Newlands Hause you might also be tempted with a short walk to the foot of Moss Force, which can be very impressive after heavy rain(D/A). Practical information This short ridge walk is ideal for those new to hill walking and for those times when you only have a couple of hours to spare or there is a short break in bad weather. However having said that, do not think this walk is second-rate as it offers some grand views and excellent walking. Let us know your opinion on : https://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-knott-rigg-and-ard-crags-from-newlands-h/

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