Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
The original plan to climb Ullscarf was abandoned due to access issues around
Thirlmere, so we ventured further North to the very remote area behind Skiddaw
that is Uldale to climb Knott which was a Fell that we missed out when climbing
Meal Fell, Brae Fell and Longlands Fell here. The start from Orthwaite is remote
and down some very narrow tracks in a car, but the peace and tranquility more
than make up for the tricky drive to get to the start.
From the Westbound A66 past Keswick the old Carlisle Road (A591) and then
branch off left about a mile or so past the Ravenstone Hotel and follow a very narrow
minor road signposted towards Orthwaite and then ultimately on towards Longlands.
An opening near a Farm has enough space for a few cars to park freely
Through the gate and turn immediately right to gain access to the open Fell side
Cross over some boggy ground to get onto a good track that runs parallel
with Longlands Beck
Heading out on the path that leads towards Trusmador
Very soon the views open up as we follow the line of the wall that runs along the base
of Lowthwaite Fell up the corner in the far distance near the lone shrub
Turning the corner and the first view of Trusmador
The path climbs gently up towards Trusmador
Here now at the top of Trusmador and in front of us is Burn Tod. We will take the
zig-zag path that can be seen snaking across the Fell so as to gain the ridgeline
leading up to Knott
The zig-zag path up Burn Tod. It`s worth noting that on gaining the ridgeline there is
still a fair bit of navigation to make across grassy moorland which makes for some
arduous going until a more even footpath is reached
Looking across to Great Sca Fell and Little Sca Fell over Frozenfell Gill
Looking South towards Skiddaw
After what seemed an age walking over dense grassy moorland we reach the
beaten path that leads towards Knott. It`s true to say that at times we just had to
blindly follow the navigation device to find this better track. My advice is to head
in the direction of the higher ground until the track becomes evident
Looking towards Great Calva
Eventually we approach the summit of Knott
Sue and Ste have lunch on the freezing cold summit. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards High Pike from the summit of Knott
From the summit head West to take the track that leads to Great Sca Fell
just over a mile away. This is good walking
The track to Great Sca Fell
From Great Sca Fell we journey West to drop down towards Lowthwaite Fell
on the left and then veering right towards Longlands fell
Here we are crossing the dry bed Charlton Gill to pick up the path
that leads to Longlands Fell in the background
The summit of Longlands Fell looking towards Skiddaw
Looking over the Solway Firth to Criffel in Scotland from the summit of
Longlands Fell
