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Noble Knott
 

The quiet car park at Noble Knott, with its fine views across the River Derwent to Skiddaw and Dodd Wood , is the starting point for two waymarked trails. From Noble Knott you can walk a circular route to the summit of Grisedale Pike (790m asl) or simply enjoy a family picnic before heading further up the pass to the Visitor Centre.

Walking trails

How to get there:

Keswick is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY 223244

Road:-
From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.
Bus:-
Bus from Keswick.
Train:-
Nearest station is Penrith (25 miles east) on the west coast mainline.

Other places to go in Whinlatter Forest Park

Whinlatter Forest Park

Facilities:

Parking

Activities

PicnicView Point
Walking Heavy Sides Trail
Masmill Beck Trail

Contact:

Recreation Ranger
01768 778469
e-mail: whinlatter@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What else is here
In Noble Knott there is also
wild woods
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