Route: Rannerdale Knotts
Area: North Western Lake District
Date of walk: 27th November 2013
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 3.0 miles
Ascent: 800 feet
The cloud was down low and I abandoned all thoughts of a high level walk. I had a couple of walks in mind in the Borrowdale area, but as I drove past Rannerdale Knotts the fell seemed to be clear on top so I made a spur of the moment decision to park at its foot and climb to the top
As it turned out, I backed the wrong horse – the clouds were getting lower and moving quite quickly so that by the time I arrived at the summit there were no views at all. This was a real shame since Buttermere, Crummock Water and the surrounding fells are well seen from here
I walked through the mist along the summit ridge to the southern end and returned along Rannerdale valley, a very easy descent
I’m afraid that the photos below reflect the overcast and dull weather
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The National Trust car park at the foot of Rannerdale Knotts
The climbing starts immediately - this is looking north along Crummock Water
Looking to the southern end of Crummock Water
Misting up at the top
Buttermere in the background
Mellbreak overlooking Crummock Water
It’s quite a steep ascent in places, made easier by a well constructed rocky staircase
Looking back down the rocky section
Crummock Water again, with a glimpse of Loweswater round the corner on the left
North top of Rannerdale Knotts, there was no point taking any more photos until I was back down below the cloud base
Below the cloud again, Buttermere village and lake
On the homeward leg now, descending gently along Rannerdale
The bridge across Rannerdale Beck
Click here to see the bluebells earlier this year
Nearly at the end of the valley
Looking back up Rannerdale Beck
Back to the start
