Shipman Knotts

The Far Eastern Fells

587  -  NY 47270 06213

A marker showing the location of the start of the route, LongsleddaleA marker showing the location of the start of the route, The Greater Kentmere HorseshoeA marker showing the location of the start of the route, Longsleddale LoopA marker showing the location of the start of the route, Book Two: The Far Eastern FellsA marker showing the location of the start of the route, A Wainwright RoundA marker showing the location of Shipman Knotts
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An interactive Ordnance Survey map showing Shipman Knotts

Routes Taking in Shipman Knotts

Distance (kilometres)

Ascent (metres)

Duration (hours)

Longsleddale4 12.78334 34
The Greater Kentmere Horseshoe10 25.71,3148 37
Longsleddale Loop7 19.31,1186 41
Book Two: The Far Eastern Fells36 96.75,97034 8
A Wainwright Round214 525.135,164189 53

A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells

Shipman Knotts appears in Alfred Wainwright's book A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells - Book Two: The Far Eastern Fells.

The cover of A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells - Book Two: The Far Eastern Fells book
A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells - Book Two: The Far Eastern Fells

Maps

Modern technology has made navigating in the Lake District fells much easier, however, it is imperative that you also carry a map and compass and know how to use them. Shipman Knotts appears on the following Ordnance Survey and Harvey Maps.

The cover of Ordnance Survey Explorer OL7: The English Lakes - South-Eastern Area map
Ordnance Survey Explorer OL7: The English Lakes - South-Eastern Area - 1:25,000
The cover of Ordnance Survey Landranger 90: Penrith and Keswick map
Ordnance Survey Landranger 90: Penrith and Keswick - 1:50,000
The cover of Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District East map
Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District East - 1:25,000
The cover of Harvey Maps British Mountain Map: Lake District map
Harvey Maps British Mountain Map: Lake District - 1:40,000