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Name:Belles Knott
Hill number:7930
Height:490.7m / 1610ft
Parent (Ma):2396  High Raise [High White Stones]
RHB Section:34B: Lake District - Central & Western Fells
Nuttall/Wainwright area:Lake District - Central Fells
County/UA:Westmorland and Furness
Catchment:Leven (Ulverston)
Class:Synge
(Sy)
Grid ref:NY 29727 08584
Summit feature:outcrop
Drop:19m
Col:471.6m  NY 2959 0866  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 89 90
(1:25k) OL6N
Observations:outcrop 15m W at NY 29714 08587 is 10cm lower
Survey:Abney level
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From Grasmere, up towards Deer Bields, switch over to Tarn Crag, over to Belles Knott, via Codale Tarn then across to Blea rigg and back down to Easdale Town, good underfoot.matty1971b09/07/2023
From Grasmere. 12 km, 600 m asc. Up by Easedale Tarn S path to Belles Knott summit. N to Codale Tarn and up to Tarn Crag summit. Down to Stythwaite Steps and Lancrigg. https://www.flickr.com/photos/samandjo/albums/72177720307934680SalmonJoe01/05/2023
Great Lakeland 3 Dayeremily30/04/2023
On way to Tarn Cragtrimarc222/03/2023
Enroute between Blea and Tarn CragsHavenchris25/06/2022
08:00 start to get a parking place in the lay-by just N of Grasmere (NY337085). Easdale, Easdale Tarn, Belles Knott, Bllea Rigg, Codale Head, Sergeant Man, High Raise, Low White Stones, Middle How, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag, Ghyll FootIsbjorn23/04/2022
Grasmere, Easedale Tarn, Belles Knott, Tarn Crags and back to Grasmeretrimarc210/12/2021
A circuit around the Easdale and Greenburn valleys from Grasmere, visiting Tarn Crag, Belles Knott, Codale Head, Sergeant Man, High Raise, Low White Stones, Calf Crag and Steel Fell. A cold but clear day with snow above 500m. First outing for the crampons this season! 20km with 1350m ascent in 7h 40m. (S)silveracorn_alan05/12/2021
High Raise from Grasmere, up by Easdale Tarn, and down along the Blea Rigg ridge and Loughrigg Fell to Ambleside; visiting Burtharlyp Howe, Belles Knott, Sergeant Man, High White Stones, Codale Head, Blea Rigg, Swinescar Pike, Silver How, Loughrigg Fell, Lanty Scar, Fox How, Todd Crag. 25km with 1320m ascent, taking me 7h20m.silveracorn_alan15/05/2021
From Grasmere on the way to Tarn Crag with GFEFionalevey06/03/2021
Parked in Grasmere. High level round of Easedale tarn in snow. On to Belles Knot from Tarn Crag then down the gully to Easedale tarn again on treacherous ice. Spent most of the descent edging down on my bottom.Argentum6630/12/2020
2/3. From Grasmere through woodland and up to summit, then on to Easedale road and up beside Easedale tarn an beyond to Belles Knott, then via Codale Tarn to Tarn Crag and descend via nose of hill back to join Far Easedale path back to Grasmere. A nice winter length walk.nickywood128/11/2020
Tarn Crag Roundscreeleep11/10/2020
Revisit with PeteDave Geere17/11/2019
Erected a wee cairn on the highest rock.summitter23/04/2019
A revisit on the way up to Tarn Crag. With Alfie.Dangerous Dave23/03/2019
Bagging with L in the Langdale Pikes area on a very hot sunny day. Route: NT carpark at Stickle Barn, Mill Gill, Stickle Tarn, Belles Knott, Codale Head, High Raise, Low White Stones, Martcrag Moor. Descended via Stake Pass and Mickleden.Skip07/07/2018
with NB, MVW from GrasmereFrank18/10/2017
On decent from Tarn Crag heading back to GrassmereBheinn18/10/2017
With Tony Gordon.zoob21/09/2017
20.5km with John. Parked Grassmere Church. Scramble up Sourmilk Gill, Easedale Gill & Belles Knott (Grade 2), Tam Crag, Ullscarf, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag.Rotorslap20/08/2017
Parked on church parking in Grasmere then scramble up Sourmilk Gill, Easedale Gill then Belles Knott (Grade 2), past Codale Tarn to Tarn Crag then Ullscarf, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and the magnificent Helm Crag with its great climb to the summit.John Eley20/08/2017
From (Stickle) Tarn Crag. On to Tarn Crag.Wycombe Wanderer08/04/2017
01/04/2017 From Grasmere Silver How Blea Crag Pavey Ark Harrison Stickle Pike of Stickle ❤️ Loft Cragg Thunacar Knott Sergeant Man Tarn Crag 20.2 miles 41,372 steps 303 floorsTobo196901/04/2017
Pike Howe - Tarn Crag - Belles Knott - Blea Rigg - Whitegill Crag from GR: NY 29430 06353ronaldo33318/02/2017
Parked at Lancrigg and took the well trod path up the glen to Easdale tarn inc surrounding fells. Bagged remaining Synge Belles Knott on the circuit. Blustery cold day, glad to make Tweedies at dusk.nordicstar26/12/2016
From Codale Head then down to Grasmere.Eddie04/12/2016
From Grasmere YH. Tarn Crag, Belles Knott, Whitegill Crag, Blea Rigg, Great Castle How, Castle How, Little Castle How, Raw Pike, Swinescar Pike, Lang How, Silver How. Non stop raining. Did not see a thing. Soaked.ijpowell19/08/2016
ACW Round of helm crag, gibson knott, steel fell, calf crag, tarn crag, belles knott, blea crag, castle how, great castle how, little castle how, swinescar pike, lang how, silver how, from cp in grasmere.robertphillips23/07/2016
6th of the day close to Codale Tarn. Sat with umbrellas while terrific hailstorm passed over. With GB.bolton07/06/2016
Included in a walk along the ridges W. of Grasmere. Red Bank Road Car Park in Grasmere (£7 for 10hrs) – Permissive path through grounds of Lancrigg Hotel to Helm Crag – Continued along ridges, finishing on Silver How, bagging a total of 7W, 3B & 3Sy. (PM)gerrybowes07/06/2016
First recorded ascent. I feel I should have done it earlier when I didn't keep proper records.Alan Moore04/06/2016
From YHA Grasmere on a round or Wainwrights, Birketts and Synges circumnavigating Easdale Tarn. This the ninth of 11 hills.jonglew29/02/2016
Parked on A591 just north of Grasmere, into village, Easedale, Easedale Tarn, Blea Rigg, Belles Knot, Tarn Crag and back via the bottom end of Far Easedale Gill.Chipstertrain28/02/2016
first decent peak of the year, from a very quiet grasmerebardolph05/01/2016
From Grasmere, Synge not previously done. Quite an imposing hill on approach past Easedale Tarn. Nice rocky knoll on top.Aye Jimmy10/10/2015
from easdale tarn up to high raiseemily29/06/2015
Enjoyable walk from Grasmere on pleasant summer's day-Codale Head-Low White Stones-High Raise(revisit)-Sergeant Man(revisit)-Belles Knott.With Bridget and Oscar.catman27/06/2015
With Catman and Oscar.rosiebridge27/06/2015
With Catman and Bridget.oscarrosie27/06/2015
With Andy. Blea Rigg and four Synges from GrasmereCrib Goch27/06/2015
Wonderful circular walk out of Grasmere Lost the trail up the 1st climb but after that it was a fantastic 9.5 mile walk capped off with a wonderful climb up to Sergaent Man Lee's best decent ever and long may it continueTobo196930/05/2015
Belles Knott, Sergeant Man, High Raise, Tongue Head, Allen Crags, Red Beck Top, Glaramara, Combe Door Top, Dovenest Top, Rosthwaite Fell, Bessyboot.keithouk10/05/2015
From Grasmere. Easedale Tarn, Belle's Knott, Blea Rigg, Great Castle How, Castle How (Raw Pike), Little Castle How, Swinescar Pike, Lang How and Silver How. Fabulous day in glorious winter conditionsAlunRees3103/02/2015
From Grasmere. Easedale Tarn, Belle's Knott, Blea Rigg, Great Castle How, Castle How (Raw Pike), Little Castle How, Swinescar Pike, Lang How and Silver How. Fabulous day in glorious winter conditionsAlunrees3303/02/2015
R Richard Tait11/11/2014
IanDazza13/09/2014
From Grasmere - Easedale Tarn - Belles Knott - Codale Tarn - Tarn Crag.david23020121/07/2014
Parked north of Grasmere. 2470, 2468, 7930, 3754, 7943, 7952. Fine walk.destaylor12/06/2014
With Des and Alf from Tarn Crag, great top.mick12/06/2014